Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Lancashire | Permanent | £85 - 95,000 (doe) iO Associates are working with a manufacturing business who are looking to appoint a Financial Controller to lead the on-site finance function and support stakeholders with reporting, forecasting and commercial insight. This is a broad, hands-on role covering the full finance cycle for a busy production site. You'll take ownership of site finance performance and governance, including:

• Leading and developing a finance team of 4
• Owning month-end close, management accounts and reporting packs
• Delivering weekly/monthly performance reporting and presenting results to stakeholders
• Managing cashflow forecasting and cash management for site and group leadership
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and coordinating periodic asset verification
• Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes to ensure strong controls and compliance
• Managing accruals and prepayments
• Supporting annual budget build and contributing to the five-year plan
• Liaising with external auditors and supporting statutory/annual reporting requirements
• Working cross-functionally with operations and sales leadership to drive sound decision-making Experience required:
• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified
• Proven experience at Financial Controller / Site Controller / Plant Controller level (or a strong Finance Manager ready to step up)
• Strong manufacturing finance background, including costing (e.g., standard costing, inventory/WIP, variance analysis)
• Confident managing deadlines and running a structured close process
• Comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders across operations and commercial teams
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel capability
• US GAAP exposure is desirable This role offers hybrid working and please note that you must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not provided. If you have the right experience, please apply now!