Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; Stafford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller based in Staffordshire. The role involves leading financial planning, reporting, and compliance, ensuring the financial health and growth of the business. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills, deep financial expertise, and experience ideally within manufacturing or engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong financial acumen and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee preparation of accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership abilities

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Financial Controller Location: Staffordshire Salary: £100,000 plus package

About the Role

Robert Walters Group are currently supporting a leading business based in Staffordshire in their recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, and compliance while ensuring the financial health and strategic growth of the business. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep financial expertise, and the ability to drive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee preparation of accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance to drive profitability.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and growth strategies.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard company assets.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiencies.
• Improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams in financial negotiations and contract management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Collaborate with senior management to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong financial acumen, leadership abilities, and strategic thinking.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.