Financial Controller - Northampton

65000 - 75000 - Financial
Ref: 377 Date Posted: Thursday 06 Nov 2025

Financial Controller

Location: Northamptonshire (Site based)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum + benefits 
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Recruiter: RP Recruitment Group

About the Opportunity
RP Recruitment Group is proud to partner with a long-established leader in the manufacturing sector. This forward-thinking organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function across the UK and Europe.

This is a key leadership position, responsible for ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information, while supporting strategic growth and driving operational performance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Finance team, managing all day-to-day finance operations, payroll, and reporting activities.

  • Deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports in line with strict group deadlines.

  • Oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic financial planning.

  • Manage capital expenditure processes and ensure effective control of assets and liabilities.

  • Lead internal and external audit processes, year-end statutory accounts, and corporation tax submissions.

  • Drive cost analysis, margin improvement, and operational efficiency across the business.

  • Oversee the preparation of standard costing, VAT returns, and compliance with all financial and legal regulations.

  • Act as the company’s representative for pension and IT system-related matters.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, people development, and cross-departmental collaboration.


About You

  • Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).

  • Proven experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

  • Strong technical knowledge of management and statutory reporting, cost control, and compliance.

  • Experienced people leader with the ability to mentor, motivate and develop a small, high-performing team.

  • Commercially astute, analytical, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving business with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary (£65,000–£75,000)

  • Pension and comprehensive benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a market-leading international business

  • Supportive, collaborative working culture with real scope for professional growth


How to Apply

To apply or learn more, please contact RP Recruitment Group in confidence.
We look forward to helping you take the next step in your finance leadership career.