Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering FocusLocation: Newport (Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 day remote)Sector: Manufacturing

The Role: We are looking for a commercially focused Senior Commercial Accountant with a strong emphasis on financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering to join our growing manufacturing business in Newport. This is a high-impact role where your insight will directly influence strategic and operational decisions.

You will act as a key partner to the leadership team, translating financial data into actionable recommendations and providing clarity across commercial, operations, and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver insightful management accounts, dashboards, and KPIs to senior stakeholders
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Act as a finance business partner to operational and commercial teams, providing guidance and challenge to support decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning exercises, highlighting commercial impact
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely information
• Support ad hoc financial projects and strategic initiatives with data-driven insight
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in commercial accounting, FP&A, or finance business partnering, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills; comfortable with ERP/BI systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating complex financial information into clear recommendations
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-driven, with a focus on adding value beyond the numbers

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