Financial Controller
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- England,West Midlands,Staffordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
Job Description:
We have partnered with a high growth manufacturing business to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller able to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and proactive support. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and operational involvement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
*Own the month end and year end processes, delivering timely and insightful management accounts
*Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury activities
*Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
*Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with strategy
*Analyse performance trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting clear recommendations
*Support operational teams with costing, margin analysis, and performance improvement initiatives
*Contribute to strategic projects, including investment appraisals, capital expenditure, and business case development
*Ensure systems are robust, secure, and aligned with business needs
*Undertake additional duties and projects as requested by Senior Leadership Team
About You
This is a pivotal role within the senior leadership team, ideal for someone who has the ambition, capability, and potential to grow into a Finance Director position.
Preferably qualified - ACA, CIMA, or ACCA; but experience is key - you will have the ability and experience to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; able to demonstrate strategic thinking whilst maintaining operational involvement; ensuring robust financial control, drive improvements, and champion the values and principles of employee ownership, ensuring transparency, engagement, and shared accountability.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
*Own the month end and year end processes, delivering timely and insightful management accounts
*Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury activities
*Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
*Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with strategy
*Analyse performance trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting clear recommendations
*Support operational teams with costing, margin analysis, and performance improvement initiatives
*Contribute to strategic projects, including investment appraisals, capital expenditure, and business case development
*Ensure systems are robust, secure, and aligned with business needs
*Undertake additional duties and projects as requested by Senior Leadership Team
About You
This is a pivotal role within the senior leadership team, ideal for someone who has the ambition, capability, and potential to grow into a Finance Director position.
Preferably qualified - ACA, CIMA, or ACCA; but experience is key - you will have the ability and experience to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; able to demonstrate strategic thinking whilst maintaining operational involvement; ensuring robust financial control, drive improvements, and champion the values and principles of employee ownership, ensuring transparency, engagement, and shared accountability.
Job number 3586020
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Astute Recruitment
Following redundancy in 2009, Sarah Stevenson and Mary Maguire decided to set up their own bespoke accountancy recruitment business. With nearly 40 ye...