Financial Controller, Livingston, £40-50K Dependent on Experience Financial Controller - Manufacturing SectorYour new companyA 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 roleAs 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 staffOverseeing UK payroll (outsourced), VAT returns, and bank reconciliationsManaging the Invoice Discounting facility and short-term cash flow forecastingSupporting senior leadership with financial information and analysisDriving process improvements and supporting ERP system enhancementsAssisting with external audits and regulatory reportingWhat you''ll need to succeedQualified accountant or QBE with strong operational finance experienceBackgro