Financial Controller

  • Four Squared Recruitment Ltd
  • Longford, Gloucestershire
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Group Financial Controller - Strategic Leadership Opportunity
Location: Worcestershire
Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary: £60-75k

Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to take the reins of a dynamic group finance function? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing group to recruit a Group Financial Controller who will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational efficiency, and supporting commercial decision-making across multiple UK sites.

Why This Role?
This is more than just a financial leadership role. It's an opportunity to:
  • Influence group-wide financial performance and strategy.
  • Lead and mentor a talented finance team.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to board-level decisions.
  • Be the driving force behind process improvements and system enhancements.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Overseeing the finance department, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and payroll.
  • Delivering accurate and insightful monthly management accounts across all sites.
  • Leading the preparation of annual statutory accounts and coordinating audits.
  • Managing budgeting and cash flow forecasting in collaboration with the senior leadership team.
  • Handling VAT submissions, KPI reporting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reports.
  • Supporting the Group Finance Director and deputising during absences.
What We're Looking For:
  • ACCA or CIMA qualified with 5+ years of experience in management accounting.
  • Proven experience in group accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Excel and accounting systems skills (Microsoft BC experience is a plus).
  • A proactive leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and meeting tight deadlines.
The Team You'll Lead:
You'll manage a team including Credit Control, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, Management Accountants, and Accounts Assistants ensuring smooth operations and professional development across the department.

Ready to make a real impact?
Apply today to take the next step in your career and lead a finance function that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.