Financial Controller

Company: Heap & Co – Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Specialists
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Location: Haverhill
Job Description:

An established manufacturing business based in Haverhill is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its finance function and support the senior leadership team with high-quality financial insight and reporting.


This is a hands-on role offering broad responsibility across financial control, commercial analysis, process improvement, and team leadership.


Key Responsibilities



  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting

  • Leading budgeting and forecasting processes

  • Delivering insightful management information and financial analysis

  • Costing and variance analysis to support operational decision-making

  • Ownership of month-end and year-end processes

  • Supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements

  • Developing financial controls, systems, and processes

  • Partnering with operational teams to improve business performance

  • Managing and developing a small finance team


About You



  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred

  • Strong management accounting, reporting, and analytical skills

  • Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or a similar environment would be advantageous

  • Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment

  • Strong systems and ERP knowledge with a continuous improvement mindset

  • Leadership and team management experience


What’s on Offer



  • Salary up to £65,000, total potential package up to £70,000

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Stable and growing business environment

  • Broad, commercially focused role with exposure to senior leadership

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within the business


For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch.

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Posted: October 29th, 2026