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  • Burton-on-Trent
  • £70,000 - £80,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

We have partnered with a high growth manufacturing business to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller able to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and proactive support. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and operational involvement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Own the month end and year end processes, delivering timely and insightful management accounts
  • Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury activities
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with strategy
  • Analyse performance trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting clear recommendations
  • Support operational teams with costing, margin analysis, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to strategic projects, including investment appraisals, capital expenditure, and business case development
  • Ensure systems are robust, secure, and aligned with business needs
  • Undertake additional duties and projects as requested by Senior Leadership Team

 

About You

 

This is a pivotal role within the senior leadership team, ideal for someone who has the ambition, capability, and potential to grow into a Finance Director position.

 

Preferably qualified – ACA, CIMA, or ACCA; but experience is key – you will have the ability and experience to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; able to demonstrate strategic thinking whilst maintaining operational involvement; ensuring robust financial control, drive improvements, and champion the values and principles of employee ownership, ensuring transparency, engagement, and shared accountability.

 

Employee benefits include:

 

  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus
  • £70,000 – £80,000
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