Financial Controller

Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 Annual DOE and Qualifications

Location : Livingston, Lothian

Description : Financial Controller, Livingston, £40-50K Dependent on Experience

Financial Controller - Manufacturing Sector

Your new company A well-established and rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of environmental safety solutions. With multiple production and distribution sites across Europe and recent private equity backing, the business is undergoing significant transformation, particularly in the UK, where systems and processes are being modernised.

Your new role As Financial Controller of Operations, you'll be based at a key UK manufacturing site, working closely with the UK Financial Controller and leading a team of four transactional finance staff. You'll play a pivotal role in improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting the wider business with financial insights. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on cash management, VAT, payroll oversight, and business partnering with sales, purchasing, and group finance teams.Key responsibilities include :

• Managing and developing a team of 4 finance staff
• Overseeing UK payroll (outsourced), VAT returns, and bank reconciliations
• Managing the Invoice Discounting facility and short-term cash flow forecasting
• Supporting senior leadership with financial information and analysis
• Driving process improvements and supporting ERP system enhancements
• Assisting with external audits and regulatory reporting

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