Salary: £70,000.00
Keeler Recruitment
Plant Financial Controller – Full Time
Location: Norwich, United Kingdom
Are you an experienced financial leader with strong manufacturing expertise and fluent Mandarin language skills? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making within a dynamic and international industrial environment.
About the Role
As a key member of the plant’s management team, the Plant Financial Controller will work closely with the Plant Manager and cross-functional departments. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, internal controls, and operational support initiatives to enhance cost control, productivity, and profitability across the plant.
This role requires a proactive leader with excellent analytical and communication skills—and fluency in Mandarin is essential to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Reporting
- Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Conduct variance analysis and identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
- Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements
- Maintain strong internal controls and coordinate internal/external audits
Operational & Cross-Functional Support
- Analyse production data to highlight bottlenecks and improve efficiency
- Collaborate with production teams on scrap, rework, OEE, productivity, and cost improvement initiatives
- Support supply chain and procurement teams with cost analysis and supplier negotiations
- Lead cost-reduction activities and help implement lean principles
- Manage and optimise inventory control processes
- Evaluate and control capital expenditure (Capex), prepare ROI analyses, and advise on investment decisions
- Support new product development with cost estimation, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis
- Facilitate regular financial review meetings and act as a liaison between finance and operational teams
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Fluency in Mandarin and English (written and verbal)—critical requirement
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong ERP experience (SAP FI/CO preferred)
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- High integrity, professionalism, and strong communication abilities
What’s Offered
- Competitive salary package
- Permanent employment contract
- Opportunity to work in an international, collaborative environment
- Career growth in a fast-moving and competitive global market
