Financial Controller

LHH; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Financial Controller to ensure robust financial controls and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification, proven senior finance experience, and strong analytical skills. This role includes leading financial operations and mentoring a finance team, offering a competitive salary up to £70,000, a company pension scheme, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) required.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical capabilities

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Financial systems

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on experience)

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for leading the finance team, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and insightful analysis to support decision-making at all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations including month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Develop internal controls and improve financial processes
• Provide financial insight and strategic support to senior management
• Manage and mentor a small finance team

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial regulations
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capabilities
• Proficient in financial systems and Excel

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £70,000, dependent on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunity to shape and influence the financial direction of a dynamic and growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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