Financial Controller - Manufacturing

# Financial Controller - ManufacturingAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerNovember 6, 2026Permanent Job Description Permanent Weybridge, Surrey Posted 10 hours ago £75,000 - £100,000 per annum + Bonus + BenefitsWebsite CV-Library FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - MANUFACTURING / ENGINEERINGWEYBRIDGE, SURREY£75,000 to £100,000 + BONUS + BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITYWe're partnering with a highly successful and established manufacturing business that is looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller / Finance Manager / Head of Finance to lead the finance function across a multi-company operation.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be the number one person in finance, managing a small team whilst remaining hands-on with management accounts, cashflow, forecasting, VAT, year-end and financial reporting.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in SME Manufacturing or Engineering who enjoys taking full ownership of the finance function, providing commercial insight to senior management and supporting the continued growth of the business.THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:Reporting directly to the Managing Director, taking full responsibility for the finance function across multiple companiesProducing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow reporting and detailed financial analysisPreparing financial reports and presenting key financial information, trends and performance to the BoardManaging budgeting, financial forecasting and cashflow planning to support business operations and future growthTaking responsibility for month-end and year-end accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely reportingManaging VAT returns, including import VAT, deferred VAT and associated reconciliationsOverseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and payroll activities, ensuring effective financial controlsManaging multi-currency transactions, nominal ledger postings, bank reconciliations and balance sheet control accountsMaintaining accurate fixed asset records, including depreciation calculations and reconciliationsWorking closely with external accountants, auditors and HMRC regarding year-end accounts and statutory requirementsSupporting the preparation and submission of R&D tax relief claimsReviewing bonus and commission calculations, preparing accurate figures for Director approvalEnsuring financial information from the ERP system is accurately reflected within the accounting recordsManaging, supporting and developing a small finance team, whilst remaining hands-on with day-to-day accounting activitiesReviewing and improving financial systems, reporting procedures and internal controls to support business growthTHE PERSON:Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)Current experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance or similar role, with a background in Manufacturing or Engineering business, in an SME environment.Proven experience managing a finance function and supervising a small finance teamStrong hands-on management accounting experience, including P&L, balance sheet and financial reportingConfident managing cashflow, budgeting, forecasting, VAT returns and year-end processesExperience working with multi-company accounts and multi-currency transactions would be advantageousKnowledge of R&D tax relief claims within a manufacturing or engineering environmentStrong accounting systems experience, ideally including ERP systems, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skillsCommercially minded with the ability to analyse financial performance and communicate effectively with senior managementA proactive and hands-on individual who is comfortable managing the finance function whilst remaining involved in the detailTO APPLY:Please send your CV for the Financial Controller role via the advert for immediate consideration.By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services