Financial Controller

We are recruiting a Financial Controller for a successful and growing privately owned manufacturing business based in Worcestershire.

This is a broad senior finance position offering a good mix of financial control, management reporting, commercial analysis and team leadership. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function while providing the insight needed to support business performance and future growth.

The role would suit an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on, developing a team and working closely with operational and commercial colleagues.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end process and production of management information
• Providing analysis and commentary around business performance
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting effective working capital management
• Maintaining strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity
• Supporting statutory reporting and the year-end audit process
• Providing commercial analysis to support business decisions
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Leading, coaching and developing members of the finance team
• Reviewing existing finance processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Supporting the senior finance leadership with projects and wider business initiatives

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can combine strong financial control with the ability to see the bigger picture.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be suitably qualified by experience
• Experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experience
• Previous experience managing or developing a finance team
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• A proactive and analytical approach
• The confidence to work with and influence senior stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business where Finance has a visible role in supporting decision-making and continued growth.