We are partnering with a highly respected, fast‑growing global manufacturing organisation to appoint a seasoned Financial Controller to lead the finance agenda across Europe and Asia. This business combines engineering excellence with a strong commercial growth trajectory, backed by a leading private equity firm.

This role represents a rare opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take full ownership of a multi‑site international finance function, providing strategic insight, operational leadership, and strong financial governance within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Partnering

• Act as the go‑to strategic finance partner for regional operations and general management.
• Lead AOP, forecasting cycles, and monthly performance reviews.
• Support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and operational planning.

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Own the month‑end close across European & Asian sites.
• Maintain strong internal controls and uphold GAAP and local statutory standards.
• Support external and internal audits and ensure regional regulatory compliance.

Manufacturing Finance & Costing

• Oversee standard costing, BOM/routing accuracy, overhead rates, and variance analysis.
• Drive material and labour productivity reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Insight

• Deliver timely P&L results, KPIs, working capital analysis, and inventory performance.
• Build dashboards that give leadership clear, proactive insights.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and elevate a talented accounting and finance team.
• Drive cross‑regional process standardisation and data integrity projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience at Financial Controller within manufacturing
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong multi‑site leadership exposure (international preferred).
• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory, and plant accounting.
• A hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset and the confidence to influence senior leaders.