Group Financial Controller

Brookhouse Aerospace; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing firm based in Wolverhampton is looking for a highly capable Financial Controller to oversee group financial operations and support strategic development. The ideal candidate will be ACA-qualified with significant experience in financial management, particularly within the manufacturing or aerospace sectors. The role offers extensive responsibilities, including cash flow management, group reporting, and hands-on involvement in integrating a newly acquired subsidiary, with a clear pathway to progress to Finance Director based on performance.

Benefits

4 day working week with 37 hours

28 days holiday per year

On-site Occupational Health support

Employee Referral Scheme

Corporate Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• ACA-qualified accountant with at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly group consolidation and reporting.
• Ensure accurate group financial reporting and strong financial controls.
• Monitor performance against budgets and report variances.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards

Cash flow management

Group consolidation

Process improvement mindset

Education

ACA-qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and driven Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in the financial management and strategic development of our group. This is a senior finance position suited to an ACA-qualified accountant with strong post-qualification experience in industry, ideally within manufacturing and preferably aerospace. The role will have responsibility for overseeing group financial operations, strengthening financial controls and reporting, managing cash flow, and leading the integration of a newly acquired subsidiary. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear progression pathway to Finance Director, based on performance, leadership capability, and commercial impact.

About Us

Brookhouse Aerospace produces a range of composite structures, producing monolithic and sandwich parts from a range of materials, including carbon fibre composite, glass and Aramid cured by autoclave. Brookhouse Aerospace also manufactures sheet metal fabrications and machined metal parts, fully supply kits and integrated assemblies. Specialist capabilities include a full range of surface treatments and dedicated Spares and Repairs capability.

What We Offer

• 4 day working week working 37 hours
• Holidays start at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) (Based on a 4-day week).
• On-site - Occupational Health
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)
• Life Insurance

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly group consolidation and production of the consolidated monthly reporting pack for senior management and stakeholders
• Design, develop, and implement a robust financial reporting suite and management tools for the newly acquired subsidiary to enhance visibility and decision-making
• Ensure accurate and timely group financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and governance
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide rolling forecasts
• Monitor performance against budget and report variances to senior management
• Take full responsibility for group cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital optimisation
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions to maintain strong relationships, including review facilities, covenants, and funding requirements
• Lead the integration of the finance function of a newly acquired subsidiary into the group structure
• Establish and produce monthly management accounts for the subsidiary, ensuring alignment with group reporting standards
• Implement consistent financial processes, controls, and systems across the group
• Responsibility for Companies House filings and statutory compliance across the group
• Act as year-end group audit lead, managing external auditors and coordinating audit deliverables
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP FRS 102) and regulatory requirements
• Act as a key finance business partner to senior leadership, providing commercial insight and challenge
• Support the development of scalable finance processes to support future growth and acquisitions
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function
• Drive efficiency and automation across the group finance function

The Candidate

Essential

• ACA-qualified accountant

Desirable

Qualifications

• ACA-qualified accountant

Experience

• Minimum 3 years\' post-qualification experience
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Aerospace industry experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting
• Strong experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting
• Proven track record in cash flow management and working capital control
• Experience leading year-end audits and managing external stakeholders
• Strong systems, reporting, and process improvement mindset
• Commercially astute with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, ambitious, and proactive
• Strong leadership potential with a desire to progress to Finance Director
• Detail-oriented with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a growing, dynamic environment