Financial Controller

We are partnering with an ambitious manufacturing organisation to appoint a Financial Controller who will play a pivotal role in leading financial reporting, governance, compliance and strategic finance projects across the business.ABOUT THE ROLE:This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing finance team while partnering with senior stakeholders to support business growth, drive efficiencies and strengthen financial controls.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.Lead the preparation and review of IFRS-based reporting and consolidated financial information.Maintain and enhance the financial control environment through effective governance and compliance processes.Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team.Provide insightful commentary on monthly financial performance and support senior leadership with business review reporting.Manage cost allocation and recharge processes across the organisation.Monitor cash flow performance, forecasts and liquidity requirements.Lead the year-end audit and interim review processes, managing relationships with external auditors.Oversee financial reporting and compliance requirements across multiple legal entities.Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.Support key strategic initiatives including acquisitions, systems implementations, business integrations and capital investment projects.Ensure all statutory reporting and filing obligations are met.Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, risk management and other strategic finance initiatives.Act as the key finance contact for treasury, tax and financial reporting matters.ABOUT THE PERSON:Big 4/top 6 trained with 8-12 years' post-qualified experience in a financial reporting, controllership or group finance environment.Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial governance.Previous experience leading and developing finance teams.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience working within a large, complex or multi-entity environment.Proactive, adaptable and capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced environment.Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Comfortable influencing and collaborating across a matrix organisation.