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Financial Controller

Staging It

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in specialty manufacturing is seeking a Financial Controller in Birmingham. This key role involves overseeing financial controls and reporting within a complex operational environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in cost control and materials accounting, contributing to business performance through financial insights.

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant with ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
Strong experience in Specialist Manufacturing environments.
Deep technical understanding of stock and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process and manage stock and materials accounting.
Deliver detailed cost and margin analysis and support financial planning.
Oversee third-party trading and compliance with controls.

Skills

cost control

stock accounting

financial reporting

cost analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

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Financial Controller - Specialist Manufacturing | West Bromwich (Hybrid) | Permanent | £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Overview

Robert Half has been exclusively retained to appoint a highly skilled Financial Controller for a market-leading organisation within the specialist manufacturing and processing sector. Operating in a technically complex and tightly regulated environment, this business requires a commercially astute finance leader with deep experience in stock-intensive operations, cost control, and materials accounting-ideally with exposure to metals or high-value inventory.

This is a senior appointment reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams. It offers a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for financial controls, reporting, and business performance support across a sophisticated and dynamic manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process, including preparation of journals, FX revaluations, balance sheet integrity, and accurate group reporting
Manage stock and materials accounting across intake, valuation, settlement, and trading - particularly in relation to high-value or precious metals
Deliver detailed cost and margin analysis, partnering closely with production and operations teams to drive efficiency
Monitor and execute hedging activity to protect against commodity price risk
Oversee third-party trading activity and settlement of commodity-related contracts
Provide insightful monthly management reporting and ensure compliance with internal control frameworks
Support annual budgets, reforecasts, and long-term financial planning processes
Manage VAT submissions, oversee cash flow forecasting, and process payroll in conjunction with group finance
Act as the key contact for auditors and external advisors

Candidate Profile

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Strong experience in Specialist Manufacturing environments is highly desirable
Deep technical understanding of stock and cost accounting, ideally with exposure to complex or regulated materials
Proficient with ERP systems - Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience preferred
Hands-on, proactive, and confident engaging with both senior stakeholders and operational teams

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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