Financial Controller

Join an innovation-led engineering business with an exciting future. They're looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead financial operations, strengthen controls and provide the insight that supports business performance. This hybrid role is based in Northampton, with 1–2 days per week on site, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting.
• Own the month-end close, management accounts and cash flow reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the business.
• Partner with operational, commercial and technical teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Support audit processes, compliance requirements and continuous process improvement.
• Enhance reporting, systems and finance processes to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Provide commercial analysis and financial support to senior leadership.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control experience.
• Proven ability to deliver budgets, forecasts and insightful management reporting.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, technology or other project-based organisations would be advantageous.

Package

£80,000–£90,000 + benefits

• Hybrid working (1–2 days per week on site)
• Based in Northampton
• High levels of autonomy and exposure to senior leadership
• Genuine opportunity to shape financial processes and influence business performance

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates