Financial Controller
Malvern | £55,000–£70,000 + Bonus & Benefits
We’re recruiting a Financial Controller for an established manufacturing business in the Malvern area.
This is a hands-on, commercially focused opportunity for an experienced finance professional who understands the financial challenges of a manufacturing environment. You’ll take ownership of financial control and reporting while working closely with operational teams to improve cost visibility, stock accuracy and overall business performance.
A key part of the role will be manufacturing accounting, so we’re particularly interested in candidates with experience across standard costing, overhead absorption, inventory valuation and production cost analysis.
The Role
• Lead monthly management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee manufacturing costs, including standard costing, overhead absorption and production variances.
• Manage stock valuation, inventory controls, stocktakes and reconciliation processes.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), material costs and production performance.
• Provide financial insight and support to operational management, helping identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee wider financial controls, cashflow, VAT, payroll, audit and statutory reporting.
• Support ongoing process improvements and future finance system development.
The Package
• Salary of £55,000–£70,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus potential of up to 10%.
• Pension and private healthcare.
• Life assurance and death-in-service cover.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function within an established manufacturing business.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced finance professional with a strong manufacturing accounting background and are looking for your next challenge, I’d be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.
What We’re Looking For
• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Manufacturing Accountant experience.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing accounting and production cost control.
• Practical experience of standard costing, overhead absorption and stock valuation.
• Confident analysing BOMs, material costs and production variances.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance/ERPsystems.
• Someone commercially minded, hands-on and comfortable working with operational stakeholders.