Financial Controller

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment? We’re seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of financial stewardship at our beef processing facility. This is a pivotal leadership role, driving profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic decision‑making across the plant.

As Financial Controller you will oversee all financial operations, from day‑to‑day accounting to long‑term strategic planning. You’ll partner closely with operations, production, sales, procurement, and senior leadership.

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• Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
  
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
  
• Oversee cost of sales reporting, yield analysis, and margin performance.
  
• Manage statutory accounts, audits, and year‑end processes.
  
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.
  

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• Monitor production costs, labour efficiency, overheads, and plant KPIs.
  
• Analyse carcass yield, trim values, by‑product recovery, and line profitability.
  
• Partner with operations to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimise cost per kg.
  

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• Lead cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning.
  
• Oversee debtor/creditor management and supplier payment cycles.
  
• Optimise inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  

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• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and industry standards.
  
• Support traceability, food safety, and quality assurance reporting.
  
• Maintain insurance, risk registers, and business continuity plans.
  

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• Provide financial insight to support pricing, procurement, and commercial decisions.
  
• Evaluate capital investment proposals (equipment, upgrades, automation).
  
• Contribute to long‑term business planning and profitability strategies.
  
• Act as a key member of the senior management team.
  

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• Lead and develop the finance team.
  
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
• Ensure strong cross‑functional communication across the plant.
  

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• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
  
• 7–10+ years’ experience in finance; food processing or agri‑business experience desirable. xcfaprz
  
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, yield analysis, and margin management.
  
• Proficiency with Sage and advanced Excel/data analysis skills