via Reed · 23 September 2026 ·6 days ago

Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller

Russell Taylor
Chester Full-time GBP 70,000 – 80,000
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Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller
Location: -Chester
Salary: -Competitive- Can discuss on screening call

Are you a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing experience, proven people management skills and a solid background in SOX controls?
We are looking for a Manufacturing Assistant Financial Controller to join a growing manufacturing business, operating as part of a rapidly expanding group.
This is a hands-on finance leadership role, combining financial and management accounting, manufacturing finance, financial controls and team management. You will play a key role in strengthening the finance function, improving processes and ensuring the UK operation meets the reporting and governance requirements of the wider group.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the finance team, providing coaching, support and direction.

  • Oversee monthly management accounts, month-end and financial reporting.

  • Support manufacturing costing, inventory, WIP and variance analysis.

  • Work closely with production and operational teams to understand costs and improve financial performance.

  • Support budgeting, forecasting and group reporting.

  • Own and strengthen local financial controls within a SOX environment.

  • Support SOX testing, internal/external audits and control remediation.

  • Work with US finance teams on group reporting, processes and finance transformation projects.

  • Drive continuous improvement across the finance function.
The Person
  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

  • Strong manufacturing finance experience.

  • Proven experience managing, coaching and developing a finance team.

  • Strong SOX experience, including controls, testing, audit and remediation.

  • Good understanding of management accounting, financial accounting and manufacturing costs.

  • Experience working on Multi-sites or international exposure.

  • Strong Excel and ERP experience.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .

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