Financial Controller

SF Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial management and reporting for a Birmingham-based manufacturing business. This senior leadership role involves driving financial performance, overseeing strategic planning, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial control in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits include a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Competitive pension

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in financial control.
• Track record in manufacturing environment improving financial performance.
• Experience leading teams and developing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure accurate monthly and quarterly reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Analytical insight

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Controller

SF Recruitment are working exclusively with a Birmingham based Manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial management, reporting, and control activities across multiple UK manufacturing sites. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring robust controls, and supporting operational excellence across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvement. You'll be a trusted advisor to senior management, helping guide decisions that enhance margin, cash flow, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team in preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Oversee P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting.
• Partner with business leaders to drive financial performance and meet operational targets.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reporting, including variance and profitability analysis.
• Lead statutory audits and manage compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Provide financial insights to support commercial decision-making and customer contract negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, systems (including SAP), and reporting processes.
• Develop and coach a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and capability.

About You

We are seeking a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) with proven post-qualification experience in financial control and leadership roles within a manufacturing environment. You will have a track record of improving financial performance through analytical insight, strong business partnering, and robust management controls.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Hands‑on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with US reporting/accounting is desirable.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all business levels.
• Resilient, driven, and capable of thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Salary & Benefits

£80,000-£85,000

• Car allowance
• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Competitive pension