Financial Controller

Lord Search & Selection; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in personal care based in Willenhall is seeking a Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves leading a finance team and influencing critical business strategies. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong experience in manufacturing, capable of leading teams and decision-making processes. This position offers a salary of approximately £65,000 plus bonus and benefits, with significant opportunities for career development in a transformational setting.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading finance teams and influencing at board level.
• Hands-on approach with strong ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing finance team.
• Take ownership of financial reporting and forecasting.
• Influence commercial decisions and operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Forecasting

Tax Compliance

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

ERP Experience (SAP preferred)

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Market-Leading Personal Care Manufacturer

c£65,000 + Bonus & Benefits | North West

Are you ready to shape the future of a business undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history? Our client, a leading manufacturer of personal care products, is investing over £200 million in a brand-new, purpose-built manufacturing and office facility-marking a bold step forward in innovation, capability, and growth. As part of this exciting journey, they are seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in steering the business through this next chapter.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead a high-performing finance team and take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, tax, compliance, risk management and strategic planning. This is a high-impact role where your insights will directly influence commercial decisions, operational efficiency, and long-term strategy. You'll be joining a forward-thinking executive team at a time of major investment and transformation-making this not just a job, but a career-defining opportunity.

Your Profile

We're looking for a hands-on, commercially astute finance professional with a proven track record in fast-paced manufacturing environments. You'll be comfortable navigating both operational detail and strategic complexity, and confident influencing stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom.

Key attributes:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and influence at board level
• Hands-on approach with strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)
• Commercially minded, with a passion for driving growth and efficiency

Why Join?

This is more than a finance role-it's a chance to be part of a business that's investing heavily in its future, its people, and its products. You'll be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the company's trajectory for years to come.

If you're ready to take on a role with real influence, visibility, and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV quoting reference 10156