Manufacturing Financial Controller

Transaction Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Coventry is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team. This role involves providing financial insight, leading reporting and forecasting processes, and managing a finance team. The candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with at least five years of experience in manufacturing. The company promotes a culture of collaboration and offers flexible working patterns, making it an excellent opportunity to grow in a high-profile finance role.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years' post-qualification experience.
• Solid background in manufacturing.
• Ability to develop and motivate a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the site leadership team.
• Lead month-end close, reporting, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare budgets and financial plans.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

About the Business

An opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a leading aerospace manufacturer in Coventry. The business values collaboration and continuous improvement, creating an environment where people are encouraged to make an impact. This Financial Controller role would suit a hands‑on, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations and driving real business performance.

Main Duties

• Act as a key member of the site leadership team, providing financial insight and control to support performance and growth.
• Lead month‑end close, reporting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and clear analysis of results.
• Prepare budgets and financial plans covering profit, cash flow, and balance sheet performance.
• Drive improvements in working capital, financial controls, and operational processes.
• Manage and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations and senior management to support decision‑making and deliver on strategic goals.
• Oversee audits, stock counts, and compliance reviews to maintain strong financial governance.

Location / Office / Culture

The role offers hybrid working based at their modern manufacturing site in Coventry, this business combines world‑class engineering with a supportive, inclusive culture. Teams work closely across all functions, sharing ideas and taking pride in delivering high‑quality results.

It's a collaborative, fast‑moving environment where people are encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and make a real impact on the success of the site.

What We Are Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least five years' post‑qualification experience
• Solid background in manufacturing
• Proven leader who can develop and motivate a finance team while managing multiple priorities
• Strong financial reporting, analysis, and internal control experience, with a focus on accuracy and improvement
• Confident user of ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational ability and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving

Why Join the business

• Flexible working pattern
• Join a respected, growing manufacturer
• Make a real impact in a high‑profile finance role
• Work with collaborative, forward‑thinking teams
• Grow your career in a business that invests in people

Ref: DT59280