Financial Controller

Location:

Daventry (NN11) – Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£68.5k per year

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Apex Recruitment Services

Job ID:

132688858

Posted On: 

09 February 2026

Financial Controller – Leading UK Finance Operations in Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Near Daventry
Contract Basis: Permanent
Pay Rate: Up to A£68,500 per annum (dependant on experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (hybrid working: 2 days remote)

This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the UK finance function within a high-end automotive manufacturing environment. As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and full compliance with both UK and US accounting standards, while providing strong leadership and effective business partnering across the organisation.

This position places the Financial Controller at the centre of the business, supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence. You will work within a premium manufacturing setting that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaborative working across international finance teams.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

* Take ownership of the UK accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity across all financial records
* Manage UK Accounts Payable and Payroll functions
* Lead and deliver timely month-end close activities in line with agreed schedules
* Communicate regularly with US finance counterparts to ensure accurate transaction posting
* Ensure compliance with UK IFRS and US GAAP (ASC), identifying and highlighting required changes
* Review and sign off month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
* Manage fixed assets, including monthly postings and maintenance of the asset register
* Lead statutory audit preparation, R&D activities, and payroll compliance
* Support FP&A with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting requirements
* Act as a business partner across the organisation, supporting strategic planning initiatives
* Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes
* Provide ad-hoc support across wider finance activities as required

Key Requirements for the role:

* Fully qualified chartered accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA etc.)
* Strong people manager with experience managing teams
* Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally from with the automotive industry
* Proficiency in all MS packages

Ready to Join the Team?

If you are an experienced Financial Controller seeking a role with real ownership, influence, and exposure within a premium automotive manufacturing environment, this opportunity offers a rewarding next step in your career.

Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Key Skills:

Financial control, UK statutory accounting, IFRS, US GAAP, manufacturing finance, people management, month-end close, audit preparation, budgeting and forecasting, process improvement

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