Finance Controller - Business & Operations - Banking/Financial Services

Summary of the role:

The role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and R&D to turn financial and operational data into clear insights for decision-making. It covers revenue and margin analysis, budgeting and forecasting, product costing, inventory, operating costs, capital expenditure, compliance, reporting and process improvement. The position reports directly to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities:

- Analyse revenue, margins and profitability by business segment and growth area. Monitor performance against budget and forecast, prepare management reports with short - and long - term scenarios, and provide clear recommendations.

- Work with the receivables and credit teams where their input affects revenue reporting and commercial decisions.

- Lead monthly product costing and inventory accounting, including weighted average costing, valuation, provisions and reconciliations.

- Analyse manufacturing, warehouse, transportation and other operating costs. Investigate variances and work with relevant functions to identify practical actions that improve efficiency and support commercial and operational decisions.

- Manage capital expenditure, including review of investment proposals and business cases, tracking of project spend, capitalisation, reporting and the related financial controls.

- Maintain reliable financial data in ERP and business - intelligence systems, govern sales - incentive calculations and support cost, statutory, internal and group audits with schedules and analysis. Drive process improvements to strengthen controls, reporting quality and efficiency.

Qualifications:

- Masters degree in Finance or another relevant discipline.

- Qualified Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant is an advantage.

- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or plant finance, product costing, commercial controlling, audit or financial reporting.

- Sound knowledge of revenue and margin analysis, budgeting and forecasting, month - end closing, inventory, product costing, fixed assets, capital expenditure and internal controls.

- Hands - on experience with an ERP system such as SAP or equivalent, business - intelligence tools and Microsoft Excel.

- Experience with macros, Hyperion, automation or process improvement is an advantage.

- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder - management skills, with the ability to work independently and explain financial matters clearly to non - finance colleagues.

Personal qualities we look for:

- Takes initiative, accepts ownership and follows through on commitments.

- Understands complex issues and makes practical, well - reasoned decisions.

- Communicates clearly and can influence stakeholders with confidence.

- Works well across functions, shares knowledge and supports common goals.

- Focuses on business impact, risk management and financial discipline.

We offer:

- Competitive compensation and benefits.

- Continuous learning through on - the - job and in - house training.

- Career development opportunities across disciplines and geographies.

- An engaging, supportive and inclusive culture with collaborative leadership and social activities.