Financial Controller Manufacturing | Leadership Role At Hartley People, we are delighted to partner with our long-standing and highly regarded client in the manufacturing sector to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key leadership role within a well-established finance team, offering a clear career progression pathway within this thriving business. The Role As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of financial management, reporting, and leadership within a high-performing team. Your ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals will be instrumental in maintaining strong financial control while delivering insightful management accounts to the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership: Oversee and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement. Management Accounts: Prepare and present accurate financial reports with detailed analysis to drive informed decision-making. Strategic Financial Planning: Provide commercial insights and financial direction to senior stakeholders. People Management: Lead and support a strong finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Sage 50 Expertise: Take full ownership of financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiencySage 50 experience is essential. Compliance & Controls: Maintain strong financial governance, ensuring adherence to policies, tax requirements, and regulatory standards. Operational & Cost Control: Work closely with manufacturing teams to enhance financial processes and improve cost efficiencies. What Were Looking For ?? A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years experience in a manufacturing or production setting. ?? Proven experience in leading and developing a finance team. ?? Strong management accounting skills, with the ability to provide meaningful financial insights to the board. ?? Sage 50 proficiencythis is a non-negotiable requirement. ?? Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. Why This Role? ?? Work within an established and respected manufacturing business. ?? A clear career progression path with long-term growth opportunities. ?? A strong finance team already in place, providing a solid foundation to build upon. ?? Competitive salary, benefits, and a leadership role where you can make a tangible impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and people-focused Financial Controller looking to take the next step in their career. Contact Damien McCleane for more details. Skills: Sage Benefits: Pension Medical Aid / Health Care