Financial Controller - #2173649

Birmingham | Up to £85,000

Robert Half is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Birmingham.

This is a senior finance role suited to a technically strong, qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial reporting and controls. You will work closely with the Finance Director, leading the finance function, strengthening reporting processes and providing reliable financial insight to support business performance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in a large manufacturing group's reporting function or those with an audit background and strong exposure to manufacturing.

• Lead month-end and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate results are delivered to group deadlines.

• Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and year-end audits.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS

• Lead IFRS 18 implementation

• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, budgeting, rolling forecasts and capital expenditure reporting.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and key financial compliance activities.

• Analyse financial performance, sales and margins, providing insight to support operational and strategic decisions.

• Lead and develop the finance team, driving improvements in reporting, systems and processes.

• Partner with senior stakeholders and deputise for the Finance Director when required.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with substantial post-qualification experience.

• Strong financial reporting experience gained within a manufacturing group, ideally in a group reporting or financial control capacity.

• Alternatively, an audit-trained accountant with exposure to large manufacturing businesses and a strong understanding of manufacturing finance.

• Sound knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit processes.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, MRP or group reporting systems.

• Confident leading a team, managing deadlines and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

A broad Financial Controller position offering ownership of financial reporting, governance and team leadership, with the opportunity to influence business performance within an established manufacturing environment.

Interested?

If you have the manufacturing experience and reporting expertise we're looking for, contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.

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