Job Description

Join

Navantia UK

- a leading name in naval shipbuilding and marine engineering - as we continue to strengthen our operations across the UK. We're looking for a

Financial Controller

to take ownership of our financial performance at our Appledore site and play a key role in supporting the business through its next phase of growth.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you'll manage all aspects of the site's financial operations -- from reporting and forecasting to risk management and compliance. You'll be the financial heartbeat of the site, providing strategic insights that help senior leadership make informed, forward-thinking decisions.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing or shipbuilding environment and enjoys shaping systems, processes, and people to deliver best-in-class financial control.

What You'll Do

Lead day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, cash flow management, forecasting and budgeting. Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability. Manage monthly management accounts, Board reports and reconciliations. Oversee site cash flow and capital planning, working closely with Group Treasury. Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal controls. Drive improvements across systems and financial processes (ERP - ideally SAP). Lead and develop a small on-site finance team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

About You

You're a confident financial leader with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of translating complex data into clear business insight. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving problems in a fast-moving operational setting.

You'll bring:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent). 4+ years' post-qualification experience, ideally in shipbuilding, construction or manufacturing. Proven management experience and hands-on control of financial operations. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; PowerPoint for presenting insights. Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP experience an advantage).

What We Offer

The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a major UK shipbuilding programme. A supportive, inclusive team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Career growth within a dynamic, forward-looking organisation.
If you're ready to make an impact in one of the UK's most historic shipyards - while helping shape its financial future - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

and join us in building the future of naval engineering at

Navantia UK - Appledore

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,521.35-84,035.85 per year

Work Location: In person