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.

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

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 with in 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.