Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to shape financial success. This exciting role involves collaborating with operational teams, leading a motivated finance team, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. You will manage day-to-day finance tasks, assist with budgeting, and drive efficiencies within a dynamic business environment. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a tangible impact in a respected company known for its commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail.
• Proven experience in a financial role or equivalent level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to integrate Finance into business decisions.
• Manage day-to-day finance tasks including invoicing and payroll.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to help shape our financial success. You will work closely with the Regional Financial Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting, drive efficiencies, support strategic decisions, and embed Finance as a true business partner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with operational teams to integrate Finance within the business and drive strategic decision-making.
• Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of seven, providing coaching and performance management.
• Operational: Manage day-to-day finance tasks, including invoicing, AR, AP, GL, cost accounting, and payroll. Assist with monthly accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance, assist with year-end processes, and support internal controls.
• Budgeting: Help prepare and submit annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic business environment. If you're ready for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work and achieves results.
• A team player, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Absolute integrity; trusted and respected.
• Problem solving skills.

Ideal Experience / Skills:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent finance-focused subject and/or a professional finance qualification.
• Proven experience in a similar role or at an equivalent level in a comparable business.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience in manufacturing or a similar industry sector is highly beneficial.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Additional Personal Characteristics:

• A positive 'can-do' attitude and quick learner.
• Willingness to travel internationally and comfortable working in a multicultural environment.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across various industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

With over sixty years of experience, we create solutions that keep everything moving, from oil and gas to water, pharmaceuticals, and food industries.

We are respected for our people, performance, and products, driven by a commitment to engineering excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Join us during this exciting period of growth and change to make a tangible impact on our future.