Financial Controller

CV Technical; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Coventry is looking for a Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This role involves managing month-end processes, preparing financial reports, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in a senior finance role, ideally within manufacturing. Competitive salary of £70,000 with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in manufacturing, engineering, or automotive.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and ERP system experience.
• Professional, proactive, and business-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare financial reports and present insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and audit requirements.
• Support financial planning for projects and capital investments.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

ERP system experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Financial Controller

Coventry

Monday to Friday

70,000

A manufacturing company in Coventry is looking for a Financial Controller to lead their finance function and support business performance through accurate reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end financial processes
• Prepare financial reports and present insights to senior leadership
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Maintain compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and audit requirements
• Support financial planning for projects and capital investments
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls

Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in manufacturing, engineering, or automotive
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and ERP system experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and attention to detail
• Professional, proactive, and business-focused approach

If this role if of interest, please send your CV