UK Plant Financial Controller
Burton Upon Trent
Full Time, Permanent
£ Negotiable + Bonus
SF Recruitment are partnering with an established UK manufacturing business is looking for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of financial control and reporting across two UK sites.
Reporting into the UK Finance Director this role is critical in driving profitability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. You'll work closely with Operations and Manufacturing leaders, acting as a true business partner and providing clear, actionable financial insight. Strong experience within Manufacturing, Multi-site & Cost Accounting is essential.
As the Financial Controller you will:
- Full ownership of P&L and balance sheet for two UK manufacturing sites
- Delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (UK GAAP / IFRS)
- Lead site budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Control and track capital expenditure from project approval through to asset creation
- Actively manage and improve working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
- Lead manufacturing cost accounting and performance analysis
- Analyse production variances, labour efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption
- Build and maintain operational dashboards (productivity, hours, efficiency)
- Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
- Trusted advisor to Plant Managers and Operations teams
- Support capital investment decisions, capacity planning, and efficiency projects
- Provide insight into pricing, margins, and supply chain optimisation
- Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness
- Maintain compliance with UK statutory and tax requirements
- Drive consistency and standardisation across sites
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- 5+ years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or plant finance
- Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management
- Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence operational leaders
- Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (JD Edwards ideal)
- Experience in multi-site environments; import/export exposure a plus
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
This is a site-based role with ad-hoc travel between two UK locations, so a full driving licence is essential.
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SF Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2PZ, England
£60,000 - £72,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The UK Plant Financial Controller position is based in Burton Upon Trent and offers a negotiable salary plus bonus.
- The role requires a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing or plant finance.
- Key responsibilities include managing P&L and balance sheets for two sites, delivering accurate financial reporting, and leading budgets and forecasts.
- The ideal candidate should have strong cost accounting skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience in multi-site environments.
- This site-based role involves travel between locations and requires a full driving license.
