Financial Controller

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to support a manufacturing organisation through a period of growth and operational change. This is a hands-on role with strategic responsibility, overseeing financial operations, planning, reporting, and commercial decision support.

You'll partner closely with operations, sales, and technical teams, while shaping forward-looking financial strategy and supporting long-term growth initiatives.

This is a contract role for around 3-6 months. The office is based in Southampton, with 1 day a week working from home.

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial control, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Define annual financial metrics and support long-term (5-year) planning
Support cost analysis for bids, proposals, and COGS improvement
Oversee cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
Manage statutory filings (incl. Companies House) and audit readiness
Support equity reporting and future capital structure planning
Provide commercial input into bids, pricing, and project costings
Work across business functions to align financial and operational performance
Develop capability across the finance team
Evaluate M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships
Ensure financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, PowerBI) are scalable and effective

About You

Essential:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller in manufacturing
Ability to work both strategically and hands-on
Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills
Good cross-functional communication and business partnering experience

Desirable:
Experience supporting M&A or corporate transactions
Multi-site or international finance exposure
ERP + PowerBI experience

Personal Attributes
High energy and proactive mindset
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
"Player-coach" leadership style with executive presence

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This is an urgent requirement with interviews taking place immediately. Candidates must be available to start at short notice