Financial Controller
£26.6 - £30.5 per hourEstimated
We are looking for a commercially focused and driven Financial Controller to join a multi site packaging business based in Cambridgeshire. This is a high–impact role where you will provide critical financial insight, influence strategic decision–making, and drive year–on–year EBITDA improvement.
Reporting to the CFO, ensuring robust financial governance, and partnering with operational teams across multiple sites.
The business has been through a significant period of change, they are looking to invest, modernise and grow, this is an exciting time to join the organisation!
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting with clear, insightful commentary
- Own full balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and audit support
- Lead the annual budget, forecasting, and mid–term planning processes
- Oversee statutory, tax, and group reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, etc.)
Business Partnering & Performance
- Act as the key finance partner to Operations, Commercial, Sales, Procurement, and Shared Services
- Develop and enhance reporting (including ERP systems) to support data–driven decisions
- Analyse sales, margin, and operational performance to identify opportunities and risks
- Support commercial activities including tender processes
Costing, Inventory & Capex
- Lead inventory reporting and standard costing processes
- Analyse and explain variances, ensuring operational understanding
- Oversee CAPEX planning, approval, and performance vs budget
- Produce and present business cases for investment
Operational & Strategic Impact
- Drive cost–saving initiatives and track EBITDA impact
- Support major site investments and future development projects
- Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working
- Contribute to long–term strategic growth through financial insight
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a small finance team
- Drive performance, succession planning, and continuous development
- Foster strong relationships across the business and external stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
- Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (minimum 3 years)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS
- Experience with standard costing and operational finance
- Advanced Excel skills
Skills & Attributes
- Strong communicator, able to engage both financial and non–financial stakeholders
- Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions–focused approach
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident working in a fast–paced, multi–site environment
- A natural leader who can motivate and develop others
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