Finance Controller - Banking in Birmingham

Job Description Financial Controller 65,000–£85,000 depending on experience Permanent | Full-time | Office-based Are you an experienced manufacturing finance professional who wants to be closer to the operation, influence commercial decisions and play a key role in the growth of a successful privately owned business? We are recruiting a Financial Controller for an established British manufacturer based in Coleshill. This is a broad, hands-on Financial Controller position with real influence. You will take ownership of the finance function, work closely with the Factory and Sales Directors and become an integral member of the senior management team. You will be expected to understand how the business manufactures its products, challenge margins and costs, identify important commercial issues and provide the directors with the insight needed to make informed decisions. Producing a full monthly management accounts pack. Providing clear commentary and analysis to the directors. Taking ownership of standard costing and inventory accounting. Managing VAT and other financial compliance requirements. Working closely with the factory to understand production performance. Challenging pricing, margins and commercial decisions where appropriate. Identifying significant orders, risks and opportunities. Managing and developing one member of the finance team. This opportunity would suit an established Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Site Finance Manager or senior manufacturing accountant who is ready to take greater ownership. Experience of inventory accounting and stock valuation. The ability to produce a complete set of management accounts. Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues. The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Strong Excel skills. A CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification is preferred. Experience within plastics, extrusion, automotive supply, engineering, industrial products or another complex manufacturing environment would be particularly relevant. A salary of £65,000–£85,000 depending on experience. The opportunity to shape the finance function. Significant operational and commercial exposure. Working arrangements This is an office-based position in Coleshill, working Monday to Friday, typically 9:00am–5:00pm.