Financial Controller Telford Hybrid Working Up to £80,000 Car/£14k Allowance Bonus Excellent Benefits Take ownership. Influence strategy. Shape the future. Sheridan Maine has been exclusively retained to appoint a Financial Controller for a successful UK manufacturing business that forms part of an established international group. While benefiting from global backing, the UK operation enjoys significant autonomy, creating an environment where finance has a genuine voice in commercial decision-making. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll become the senior finance leader for the UK business, partnering with colleagues across operations, sales and manufacturing to drive performance while ensuring the business continues to operate with robust financial governance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to combine their commercial exposure with their technical expertise in one critical role. What You'll Be Doing No two days are quite the same in this broad leadership role. Alongside leading the finance function, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight that supports investment decisions, operational improvements and profitable growth. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the UK finance function and supervising the IT team. Delivering accurate monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and Group submissions. Producing budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans. Providing commercial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions. Managing manufacturing costing, margin reporting and business performance analysis. Supporting pricing decisions, tender submissions and capital investment projects. Managing cash flow, treasury and working capital. Maintaining effective financial controls, compliance and governance. Managing external audits, taxation and statutory reporting requirements. Overseeing payroll, reconciliations, general ledger activities and period-end close. Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and finance processes. Supporting Company Secretarial activities where required. What We're Looking For You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience gained within a manufacturing environment and a track record of delivering both technical excellence and commercial support. Equally important is your ability to build relationships across the business, communicate confidently with senior stakeholders and adapt your approach depending on the situation. We're interested in speaking with individuals who are equally comfortable presenting to a Board meeting as they are reviewing costing variances or helping improve day-to-day finance processes. This opportunity would suit an established Financial Controller or an experienced Finance Manager seeking their first Number One finance role. Why This Role? This position offers something that many finance opportunities cannot - a genuine combination of strategic influence and operational involvement. You'll have direct access to senior decision-makers, significant autonomy within the UK business and the support of an international parent company, giving you the opportunity to make a visible impact while developing the experience needed for future executive leadership. Package In return, the business offers: Salary up to £80,000 Company car or £14k car allowance Annual performance bonus of up to 15% Hybrid and flexible working Private Medical Insurance Income Protection Life Assurance Company pension 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service Payment of professional subscriptions Employee Assistance Programme If you're looking for a broad Financial Controller position where your commercial input will be valued as highly as your technical expertise, apply now. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work full-time in the UK. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Telford Hybrid Working Up to £80,000 Car/£14k Allowance Bonus Excellent Benefits Take ownership. Influence strategy. Shape the future. Sheridan Maine has been exclusively retained to appoint a Financial Controller for a successful UK manufacturing business that forms part of an established international group. While benefiting from global backing, the UK operation enjoys significant autonomy, creating an environment where finance has a genuine voice in commercial decision-making. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll become the senior finance leader for the UK business, partnering with colleagues across operations, sales and manufacturing to drive performance while ensuring the business continues to operate with robust financial governance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to combine their commercial exposure with their technical expertise in one critical role. What You'll Be Doing No two days are quite the same in this broad leadership role. Alongside leading the finance function, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight that supports investment decisions, operational improvements and profitable growth. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the UK finance function and supervising the IT team. Delivering accurate monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and Group submissions. Producing budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans. Providing commercial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions. Managing manufacturing costing, margin reporting and business performance analysis. Supporting pricing decisions, tender submissions and capital investment projects. Managing cash flow, treasury and working capital. Maintaining effective financial controls, compliance and governance. Managing external audits, taxation and statutory reporting requirements. Overseeing payroll, reconciliations, general ledger activities and period-end close. Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and finance processes. Supporting Company Secretarial activities where required. What We're Looking For You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience gained within a manufacturing environment and a track record of delivering both technical excellence and commercial support. Equally important is your ability to build relationships across the business, communicate confidently with senior stakeholders and adapt your approach depending on the situation. We're interested in speaking with individuals who are equally comfortable presenting to a Board meeting as they are reviewing costing variances or helping improve day-to-day finance processes. This opportunity would suit an established Financial Controller or an experienced Finance Manager seeking their first Number One finance role. Why This Role? This position offers something that many finance opportunities cannot - a genuine combination of strategic influence and operational involvement. You'll have direct access to senior decision-makers, significant autonomy within the UK business and the support of an international parent company, giving you the opportunity to make a visible impact while developing the experience needed for future executive leadership. Package In return, the business offers: Salary up to £80,000 Company car or £14k car allowance Annual performance bonus of up to 15% Hybrid and flexible working Private Medical Insurance Income Protection Life Assurance Company pension 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service Payment of professional subscriptions Employee Assistance Programme If you're looking for a broad Financial Controller position where your commercial input will be valued as highly as your technical expertise, apply now. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work full-time in the UK. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Finance Administrator, Coventry 100% office-based (some flexibility around working hours may be considered) "A great opera house isn't run by a director, but by a great administrator." Steven Berkoff. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a thriving, family-run business based in Coventry which has tripled in size within the last four years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit organisation where you'll play a broad and pivotal role at the heart of the business, supporting the finance function while contributing to an excellent experience for customers, suppliers and colleagues. The Role This is a varied position that combines finance, payroll and administration responsibilities. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial processes while providing excellent support to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Your key responsibilities as the Finance Administrator: Process sales and purchase invoices, orders and credit notes. Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and ERP systems. Support accounts payable and receivable activities. Assist with payroll administration, including timesheets, employee records and pension administration. Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash records. Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end finance processes, including VAT returns and management reporting. Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets to support business operations. Assist with general office and HR administration, including maintaining employee records and onboarding documentation. Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues to ensure excellent service. You will require the following skills and experience to succeed in the application of this Finance Administrator position: Previous finance/accounts experience - to include purchase and sales ledgers, and payroll Good working knowledge of accounting software (such as Sage or similar). Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. What's on Offer? Join a successful, family-run business with a friendly and supportive culture A varied role with real responsibility and value across the business Stable, long-term career opportunity Competitive salary Office-based role with some flexibility around working hours where possible If you're an experienced Finance/ Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role within a successful SME, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Sheridan Maine to find out more. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Finance Administrator, Coventry 100% office-based (some flexibility around working hours may be considered) "A great opera house isn't run by a director, but by a great administrator." Steven Berkoff. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a thriving, family-run business based in Coventry which has tripled in size within the last four years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit organisation where you'll play a broad and pivotal role at the heart of the business, supporting the finance function while contributing to an excellent experience for customers, suppliers and colleagues. The Role This is a varied position that combines finance, payroll and administration responsibilities. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial processes while providing excellent support to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Your key responsibilities as the Finance Administrator: Process sales and purchase invoices, orders and credit notes. Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and ERP systems. Support accounts payable and receivable activities. Assist with payroll administration, including timesheets, employee records and pension administration. Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash records. Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end finance processes, including VAT returns and management reporting. Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets to support business operations. Assist with general office and HR administration, including maintaining employee records and onboarding documentation. Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues to ensure excellent service. You will require the following skills and experience to succeed in the application of this Finance Administrator position: Previous finance/accounts experience - to include purchase and sales ledgers, and payroll Good working knowledge of accounting software (such as Sage or similar). Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. What's on Offer? Join a successful, family-run business with a friendly and supportive culture A varied role with real responsibility and value across the business Stable, long-term career opportunity Competitive salary Office-based role with some flexibility around working hours where possible If you're an experienced Finance/ Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role within a successful SME, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Sheridan Maine to find out more. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
A highly visible and commercially important role within a FTSE250 business, acting as a key finance partner to the operational business and right hand person to the MD of this high profile division. This a day rate assignment, inside IR35, expected to last around 6 months. Key priorities within the role include ownership and enhancement of the forecasting process, month-end activities and annual planning cycles. Responsibilities will include: Budgeting and forecasting Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to support decision making Supporting strategic planning and key decision-making Driving improvements in reporting, controls, processes and FP&A capability Delivering board packs, presentations and executive-level analysis to the SLT Supporting cash flow forecasting and working capital management Producing month-end close activities from a commercial finance perspective Ensuring consistency and integrity of financial data across reporting processes You will also be required to grow your team during the assignment. The successful candidate will have/be: Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) Proven experience in a FP&A leadership role A "critical friend", able to provide challenge and commercial insight Experience of recruiting/growing a team SAP/Power BI expertise highly desirable, and strong Excel skills Living within easy commuting distance of Coventry Available to start within 1 week or less In return you will enjoy the opportunity to make a difference within a respected and trusted brand, which will add value to any CV. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
A highly visible and commercially important role within a FTSE250 business, acting as a key finance partner to the operational business and right hand person to the MD of this high profile division. This a day rate assignment, inside IR35, expected to last around 6 months. Key priorities within the role include ownership and enhancement of the forecasting process, month-end activities and annual planning cycles. Responsibilities will include: Budgeting and forecasting Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to support decision making Supporting strategic planning and key decision-making Driving improvements in reporting, controls, processes and FP&A capability Delivering board packs, presentations and executive-level analysis to the SLT Supporting cash flow forecasting and working capital management Producing month-end close activities from a commercial finance perspective Ensuring consistency and integrity of financial data across reporting processes You will also be required to grow your team during the assignment. The successful candidate will have/be: Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) Proven experience in a FP&A leadership role A "critical friend", able to provide challenge and commercial insight Experience of recruiting/growing a team SAP/Power BI expertise highly desirable, and strong Excel skills Living within easy commuting distance of Coventry Available to start within 1 week or less In return you will enjoy the opportunity to make a difference within a respected and trusted brand, which will add value to any CV. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.