Financial Controller
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- Full Time, Permanent
- £80,000 - £85,000 per annum
Job Description:
Financial Controller
SF Recruitment are working exclusively with a Birmingham based Manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial management, reporting, and control activities across multiple UK manufacturing sites. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring robust controls, and supporting operational excellence across the business.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvement. You’ll be a trusted advisor to senior management, helping guide decisions that enhance margin, cash flow, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead the Finance team in preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and financial reports.
*Oversee P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting.
*Partner with business leaders to drive financial performance and meet operational targets.
*Ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reporting, including variance and profitability analysis.
*Lead statutory audits and manage compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
*Provide financial insights to support commercial decision-making and customer contract negotiations.
*Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, systems (including SAP), and reporting processes.
*Develop and coach a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and capability.
About You
We are seeking a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) with proven post-qualification experience in financial control and leadership roles within a manufacturing environment. You will have a track record of improving financial performance through analytical insight, strong business partnering, and robust management controls.
Essential Skills & Experience:
*Extensive experience in financial management and reporting.
*Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
*Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
*Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
*Experience with US reporting/accounting is desirable.
*Excellent communication and influencing skills across all business levels.
*Resilient, driven, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
£80,000-£85,000
Car allowance
Bonus
Private Healthcare
Competitive pension
SF Recruitment are working exclusively with a Birmingham based Manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial management, reporting, and control activities across multiple UK manufacturing sites. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring robust controls, and supporting operational excellence across the business.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvement. You’ll be a trusted advisor to senior management, helping guide decisions that enhance margin, cash flow, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead the Finance team in preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and financial reports.
*Oversee P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting.
*Partner with business leaders to drive financial performance and meet operational targets.
*Ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reporting, including variance and profitability analysis.
*Lead statutory audits and manage compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
*Provide financial insights to support commercial decision-making and customer contract negotiations.
*Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, systems (including SAP), and reporting processes.
*Develop and coach a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and capability.
About You
We are seeking a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) with proven post-qualification experience in financial control and leadership roles within a manufacturing environment. You will have a track record of improving financial performance through analytical insight, strong business partnering, and robust management controls.
Essential Skills & Experience:
*Extensive experience in financial management and reporting.
*Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
*Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
*Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
*Experience with US reporting/accounting is desirable.
*Excellent communication and influencing skills across all business levels.
*Resilient, driven, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
£80,000-£85,000
Car allowance
Bonus
Private Healthcare
Competitive pension
Job number 3236935
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Company Details:
SF Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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