Plant Controller

Job Description Your new roleAs Plant Controller, you will take full ownership of the divisional finance function, acting as a key member of the senior leadership team and a strategic partner to both divisional and group leadership. This is a senior, autonomous role with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, driving performance and supporting operational and commercial decision-making.You will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, statutory reporting and commercial analysis, while ensuring alignment with group reporting, controls and governance requirements. Working closely with operations, sales and supply chain, you will provide insight to support margin optimisation, capital investment decisions and longterm growth. The role also involves regular interaction with global stakeholders, major customers and suppliers.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven experience operating at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level within largescale (100m+ revenue) manufacturing or automotive environments.You will bring strong commercial acumen, the credibility to influence at board and group level, and a track record of leading finance in complex, operationally driven businesses. Experience managing cash flow, forecasting, capex and performance in capitalintensive environments is essential, alongside a handson, pragmatic leadership style suited to a divisional setting within a global group.What you'll get in returnYou'll join a financially strong, globally backed organisation where the divisional Finance Director plays a visible and influential role. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of autonomy, and the opportunity to shape financial performance within a critical part of a worldclass manufacturing group.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Created: 2026-04-30