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We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our team at our Chesterfield site. As Financial Controller, you will lead the site Finance function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and full compliance with Group and statutory requirements. Reporting to the General Manager (with a dotted line to the UK CFO), you will play a key role as part of the Site Senior Management Team. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will provide financial insight, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Job Responsibility
Ensure integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting in line with statutory and Group requirements
Own the monthly close process, delivering high-quality reporting and insightful variance analysis
Maintain a robust control environment, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance
Ensure the integrity of financial systems and processes, leveraging data to support effective decision-making
Manage working capital, cash flow and cost control across the site
Develop robust budgets and forecasts that support both operational and strategic decision-making
Provide financial insight and analysis to improve profitability and drive business performance
Track and evaluate capital expenditure and investment decisions
Lead, coach and develop the Finance team to deliver high performance and continuous improvement
Set clear objectives, manage performance, and build capability across the team
Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration and efficiency
Act as a trusted finance partner across the plant, working closely with operational teams
Communicate financial information clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholders
Be highly visible across the site, actively engaging with teams and contributing to key business decisions
Support the Senior Leadership Team with insight on cost, profitability, and operational performance
Ensure strong compliance with Group policies, internal controls and audit standards
Make timely, well-informed decisions aligned to business objectives and Group frameworks
Lead and support initiatives to improve systems, reporting and financial processes
Demonstrate behaviours aligned with senior leadership expectations and company values
Requirements
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW/CIPFA or equivalent)
Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and audit within a complex environment
Proven track record of leading and developing teams
Experience delivering budgets, forecasts, and monthly close processes
Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
Nice to have
Manufacturing or multi-site experience
Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Navision) and BI tools
Experience with SOX or shared service environments
What we offer
Competitive salary
bonus
company car or allowance
annual leave
pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
24/7 confidential support for you and your family
Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)