Financial Controller

Transaction Recruitment; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing company in Kidderminster is seeking a Financial Controller. This hybrid role involves overseeing financial operations, supporting the Finance Director, and managing a finance team. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with at least five years of management accounting experience, particularly in a manufacturing setting. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel and financial software.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in management accounting.
• Expertise in group-level financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proactive leader with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to the Finance Director.
• Oversee all financial operations, ensuring timely invoicing and payroll processing.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Relationship-building

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Overview

An opportunity to become a Financial Controller for an international manufacturing company based in Kidderminster. This is a hands-on role that will give you experience within a growing, innovative UK-leading business that values quality and sustainability.

Main Duties

• Provide strategic and operational support to the Finance Director.
• Play a central role in major finance initiatives, including business acquisitions and integrations.
• Oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, payments, and payroll processing.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary finance team, covering Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Management Accounting.
• Lead, coach, and inspire team members to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Partner with senior executives and actively contribute to key financial and strategic decisions.
• Drive efficiency by implementing process improvements and upgrading financial systems.
• Produce accurate, insightful monthly management accounts across multiple business units.
• Lead the preparation of statutory year-end accounts and coordinate external audits.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in partnership with senior leadership.
• Manage VAT returns, KPI reporting, variance analysis, and other ad hoc financial reports.
• Provide ongoing support to the Group Finance Director and act as deputy during periods of absence.

Location / Office / Culture

This is a well-established, growing business based in Kidderminster, offering a collaborative and supportive culture. The role is hybrid, typically with three days a week in the welcoming office. You will have a team of your own to manage and support the Finance Director.

What We Are Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a minimum of five years' experience in management accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise in group-level financial reporting, ideally gained within a manufacturing environment.
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial software; familiarity with Microsoft Business Central is advantageous.
• A proactive and confident leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Focused on driving continuous improvement and meeting deadlines.

Why Join the business

• Hybrid working
• Large business with ongoing growth
• Your own team to manage
• Fantastic CFO to learn from

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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