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.