At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and drive strategic growth in a rapidly scaling manufacturing business.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing company poised for significant growth post-merger.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Hands-on leadership role with potential to progress to Finance Director.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming finance into a strategic partner for growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management within manufacturing or engineering environments.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £85,000–£95,000 (DOE)
Halliday Marx have embarked on a Retained Assignment to hire an exceptional Financial Controller to join a highly ambitious and rapidly scaling Manufacturing business. Following a merger, the company is expected to treble in size within 2-3 years through both organic growth and strategic acquisition. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced finance professional ready to take genuine ownership of the day-to-day finance function, with the commercial capability and ambition to grow into a Finance Director as the group scales.
The Opportunity:
- Reporting to the Managing Director and working alongside the CFO
- Full ownership of the operational finance function across the group, overseeing two accounts team members
- Play a key role in ERP optimisation, finance process improvement, reporting improvements, and business integration
- Work in a company where finance is a genuine strategic partner to growth
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of day-to-day finance
- Accurate and timely monthly management information
- Cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning
- Driving ERP consolidation and finance process improvement
- Leading automation initiatives and identifying opportunities to leverage AI in a modern finance and accounting tech stack
- Genuine business partnering with operational, engineering and commercial teams
- Managing and developing finance and accounts staff
- Supporting the Managing Director with tailored management information
- Strengthening controls and finance infrastructure as the group scales
Manufacturing & Operational Finance:
A strong manufacturing or engineering background is desirable. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience of:
- WIP reporting and controls
- Bills of materials, manufacturing costing and margin analysis
- Sales order flow through ERP systems
- Inventory and stock reporting
- Multi-site operational finance
You will be equally comfortable on the shop floor and in the boardroom, and powerful communication skills are highly desirable.
The Candidate:
You are likely an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager from a manufacturing or engineering environment. Technically strong across reporting, forecasting and controls, and commercially minded. You will be experienced with ERP systems — ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — and a proven driver of automation and process improvement. Ambition to develop, learn and progress to Finance Director as principal commercial lead within the business is desirable.
Location & Working Pattern:
The role is based in the Birmingham area with occasional travel between this and other locations. One to two remote working days per week are available but preference is for a leadership candidate that likes to be surrounded by their team and involved in day to day decisions.
Financial Controller in Birmingham employer: Halliday Marx
Join an internationally recognised professional services business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With the flexibility of a fully remote role, you will enjoy a healthy work-life balance while having access to growth opportunities within a dynamic team. This company prioritises employee development and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
