Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
65K PER ANNUM + BONUS
HYBRID WORKING Overview

We are supporting a well-established Life Sciences manufacturing organisation in the West Midlands to appoint a Financial Controller.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and the overall financial health of the site. The position plays a key role within the local leadership team, partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive performance, support decision‑making, and ensure robust financial control.

The successful individual will report to both the Finance Director and the Manufacturing Site Manager
, reflecting the importance of the role from both a financial governance and operational leadership perspective. The position also carries direct responsibility for managing members of the finance team, making this a genuine leadership appointment rather than a purely technical accounting role.

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts
  , ensuring accuracy, completeness and alignment with both UK and US GAAP where required
• Produce timely and insightful financial reports, dashboards and analysis
  , highlighting trends, risks and opportunities
• Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring all transactions are appropriately recorded, documented and auditable
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, including full ownership of reconciliations and supporting schedules

• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
  , including VAT, taxation and statutory accounts
• Manage the preparation of year‑end accounts and act as the primary contact for external auditors
• Coordinate and deliver all audit requirements, ensuring a smooth and timely audit process
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and ensure the business remains compliant

• Lead the development of budgets, forecasts and financial plans
  , working closely with operational leadership
• Deliver regular variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing clear insight into performance drivers
• Support senior stakeholders in identifying opportunities to improve margin, cost efficiency and profitability
• Provide forward‑looking financial insight to support strategic and operational decision‑making

• Oversee cash flow management
  , including forecasting, reporting and optimisation of working capital
• Manage bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all cash‑related reporting
• Maintain and enhance financial systems, including ERP/MRP integration and reporting capability
• Ensure the integrity and maintenance of the fixed asset register

• Oversee payroll‑related financial elements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and statutory requirements
• Ensure all financial policies, procedures and controls are consistently applied across the organisation

• Lead, develop and mentor the on‑site finance team, fostering a high‑performance and accountable culture
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership to direct reports within the finance function
• Act as a key member of the site leadership team
  , contributing to broader business strategy and operational performance
• Partner closely with the Finance Director and Manufacturing Site Manager to provide financial insight, challenge and decision support
• Work cross‑functionally with operational, supply chain and senior leadership stakeholders to align financial planning with site performance
• Support wider group reporting requirements and collaborate with regional or corporate finance functions where required

• Drive ongoing improvements in financial processes, controls and systems
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve efficiency and enhance data quality
• Contribute to wider business improvement initiatives from a financial perspective

This position reports directly to both the Finance Director and the Manufacturing Site Manager
.

The role includes direct management…