Senior Financial Controller - Manufacturing SME

Location: Tewkesbury - office based

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 (potentially more)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Financial Controller to join a growing manufacturing SME and lead the finance function with real influence and autonomy.

We're looking for a commercially minded individual who can develop the team and provide accurate and timely financial control alongside commercially-focused insight to support strategic decision-making.

A brief summary of responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Provide commercial insight to support pricing, contracts, and margin improvement
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial stability
• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Strengthen financial governance, controls, and compliance
• Partner with senior leaders to support growth and operational efficiency

About you

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA-qualified
• Strong management accounting background within manufacturing
• 3-5 years' experience in a senior finance role
• Proven leadership and commercial partnering experience
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator with board‑level exposure

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