Financial Controller

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Salary: £80,000-£85,000
• Car allowance
• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Competitive pension