Financial Controller

Counted Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Coventry is seeking a Financial Controller to provide financial leadership while partnering with operations. This role involves managing month-end closes, preparing budgets, and driving improvements in financial processes. The ideal candidate is hands-on and commercially minded, fostering collaboration within the finance team to enhance business performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and control to support performance and growth.
• Lead month-end close, reporting, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare budgets and financial plans covering profit, cash flow, and balance sheet performance.
• Drive improvements in working capital and operational processes.
• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Partner with operations and senior management support for decision-making.
• Oversee audits, stock counts, and compliance reviews.

Job description

About the Business

An opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a leading aerospace manufacturer in Coventry. The business values collaboration and continuous improvement, creating an environment where people are encouraged to make an impact. This Financial Controller role would suit a hands‑on, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations and driving real business performance.

Main Duties

As a Financial Controller, your main duties include :

• Act as a key member of the site leadership team, providing financial insight and control to support performance and growth.
• Lead month‑end close, reporting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and clear analysis of results.
• Prepare budgets and financial plans covering profit, cash flow, and balance sheet performance.
• Drive improvements in working capital, financial controls, and operational processes.
• Manage and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations and senior management to support decision‑making and deliver on strategic goals.
• Oversee audits, stock counts, and compliance reviews to maintain strong financial governance.

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