Downey Osborne is delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller on a 9 month fixed-term contract with a leading manufacturing business. This well-established company is a key player in a global group and is recognised for its focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement both in its operations and its people. Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid Collaborative working environment About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience Experience working in a manufacturing or operational finance environment Confident in managing reporting for a local site while liaising with global teams Technically strong across month-end processes, forecasting, budgeting, and cost accounting Effective communicator with the ability to influence and lead across departments Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment About Your New Role Always Manage month-end close and prepare financial and operational reporting packs Produce and analyse variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior year results Maintain accounting controls and ensure compliance with group policies and statutory requirements Oversee preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and sales reporting Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for the site Often Act as finance lead for internal and external audits, including year-end audit file preparation Provide commercial insight and analysis to senior leadership teams Support capital expenditure tracking, reporting, and forecasting Occasionally Participate in cross-functional projects or ad-hoc strategic initiatives Prepare mid-month flash figures for sales and EBITDA Assist with system improvements and streamlining reporting processes Never Struggle to get the numbers you need systems and processes are well-established and supported by an experienced team. Be roped into a lunchtime five-a-side if your idea of cardio is walking to the kettle Interested?If this sounds like the job for you, just click the link below or contact Steven Osborne or Mark Downey directly to get more information first. Details can be found on the Downey Osborne website or LinkedIn page. Skills: ACA CTA Advsiory Compliance Financial Accounting Management Accounts