Financial Controller

Part Time Financial Controller

• Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
• Annual Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 - Full time equivalent salary
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Finance Norwich are delighted to be supporting a Lowestoft based manufacturer to recruit for a Part Time Financial Controller to join their senior team. This is an excellent opportunity for any senior finance candidates seeking a new part time role, 2 days a week. This pivotal role offers direct influence on profitability, operational performance, and board-level decision-making.

Day-to-day of the role:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Prepare and review management accounts, consolidated reporting, and financial packs for board presentations.
• Analyse variances and provide actionable insight into profitability at product, department, and company levels.
• Provide shareholder reporting, contribute to business plans, and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to support growth and operational efficiency.

Costing, Margin & Commercial Performance

• Own product costing including materials, labour, and overhead allocations.
• Monitor gross margins, perform standard vs actual cost analysis, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and commercial teams to enhance operational performance and product profitability.

Year-End, Tax & Compliance

• Manage year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors and accountants.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, HMRC regulations, and accounting standards.
• Oversee VAT and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Working Capital & Operational Finance

• Maintain accurate stock and WIP valuation and perform in-depth analysis of slow-moving, obsolete, or excess stock.
• Implement processes to optimise working capital and improve financial efficiency.
• Conduct month-end checks and controls to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of all financial activities.
• Embed strong financial controls, policies, and procedures across the business.
• Foster a high-performance, commercially minded finance culture aligned with strategic objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within a production environment desirable but not essential.
• Strong track record in costing, WIP, stock control, management accounts, consolidated reporting, and gross margin analysis.
• Hands-on, commercially minded, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel and ERP skills (experience with manufacturing ERP systems preferred).
• Proven leadership and communication skills with experience presenting to boards and shareholders.

Benefits

• Senior-level responsibility with the opportunity to shape and own the finance function.
• Direct influence on profitability and strategic direction of the business.
• Supportive team environment and clear mandate to drive operational and commercial improvements.

If you feel you have the relevant qualifications and experience for the Part Time Financial Controller position, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please call Reed Finance Norwich and ask for Eleanor or Cal.