Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function at TE Connectivity’s Hastings, UK manufacturing plant. This is a high-impact role where you will act as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team. You will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring robust cost control and compliance, while driving improvements in operational performance and supporting strategic investment decisions.

This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing experience who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with strategic business leadership

What we offer : 

• A strategic role with direct influence on plant performance
• The opportunity to work in a global organisation with strong investment in people and technology
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression opportunities within a worldwide manufacturing group

Your main tasks:

• Working collaboratively with direct reports in solving operational problems and supporting accounting processes not moved to FSC; elevating operational challenges to senior management
•  Lead the plant’s financial forecasting and reporting processes (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Provide financial support and challenge to the Plant Manager and leadership team, influencing decision-making and strategy.
• Review and analyse plant performance, including standard costing, variance analysis (materials, labour, overheads, subcontracting), and margin management.
• Drive financial performance improvements across all operational areas, including material spend, labour productivity, overhead control and working capital optimisation
• Evaluate and support decisions on capacity expansion, automation and make-or-buy opportunities
• Prepare financial justifications (CERs) and monitor project returns
• Maintain standard costs, lead the annual re-costing process, and collaborate with supply chain to manage inventory levels
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and adherence to corporate accounting policies
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building capability and supporting career growth.
• Assisting with the preparation of required monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Legal Entity
• Conducting a quality review of statutory tax reports.
• Developing ad hoc reports for authorities and internal clients/stakeholders
• Ensuring the chapter of account is consistent with local and global books
• Reviewing financial data periodically to ensure fairness and completeness
• Conducting hands-on training in the various tools and procedures used to accomplish the job
• Supporting local and cross-functional projects and initiatives

Your ideal background:

• Degree-level education in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years’ finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis and cost accounting.
• Demonstrated ability in financial forecasting, modelling and performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, procurement and supply chain drivers.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence concepts desirable
• Systems experience: SAP, advanced Excel and BI/reporting tools
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance team

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