Financial Analyst

Finance Operations Controller – 12 Months FTC

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Operations Controller on a 12-month FTC to join a specialist manufacturing business operating internationally. Our client offers a warm and friendly working environment, 33 days holiday and a pension scheme. The Finance Operations Controller supports the business by providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis to support all business decisions. You will support the Group Controlling Manager and the UK operational management team by taking responsibility for the local managerial P&L.

• Understand, monitor, and report on production processes.
• Calculate and analyse standard cost prices.
• Conduct monthly production variance analysis.
• Develop, track, and report production‑based KPIs.
• Perform variance analysis of actual costs versus budget and prior year.
• Complete costing and production‑related monthly closing activities.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for all operational items.
• Provide required documentation and responses for internal and external audits.
• Address and resolve audit non‑conformities by correcting identified issues.
• Analyse and improve working capital performance.
• Support monthly closing and P&L reporting.
• Analyse plant and non‑plant operational costs.

• Formal accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or a master’s degree in economics/finance, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience gained within a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to standard costing and production processes.
• Previous experience in working as an Operations Controller, Financial Controller, Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst, Costing Analyst or similar is essential.
• Previous experience using SAP and Power BI is desirable.
• Broad financial knowledge, including understanding of financial theory, principles, and professional accounting practices.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Driving Licence due to ad‑hoc travel to Wolverhampton.

This role is commutable from:
Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Longton, Uttoxeter, Stone, Stafford, Leek, Cheadle, Eccleshall and surrounding areas.

Salary: Up to £45,000 Per Annum