Financial Controller

Lord Accounting & Finance; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a Financial Controller to support the Finance Director with financial management and reporting. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership and communication skills, capable of working under pressure. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, cash flow management, and supporting commercial initiatives. Experience in the manufacturing sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Experience in the manufacturing or engineering sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and month-end closing.
• Cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support senior management in commercial initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

KPI reporting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

We are currently representing an established, owner-managed manufacturing company with over 40 years of experience in supplying, installing, and maintaining highly-engineered products for businesses throughout the UK. As a result of continued growth, and to ensure ongoing success, they are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team.

Role

This is a newly created position that will work directly with the Finance Director and assist in the day-to-day management of the accounting and finance function in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. As the Financial Controller you will oversee financial reporting, month-end closing, review of management accounts, and ensure accurate and timely consolidations. Cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and the production of statutory accounts will all fall within your remit, alongside ensuring robust financial controls are in place. You will also support the senior management team with ongoing commercial initiatives and ad-hoc projects linked to the company’s continued development.

Candidate

As a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with strong technical accounting experience, you excel in operating within a fast-paced and rapidly changing businesses. With strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, you demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality output to tight deadlines. You will also possess strong skills in financial and KPI reporting, as well as excellent knowledge of financial systems. Experience working in the manufacturing or engineering sector is strongly preferred.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on your next challenge, please apply in confidence with a detailed CV, quoting reference 10140.