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Financial Controller - Manufacturing | £70,000-£75,000 | West Midlands | On-Site / Hybrid
Alexander Daniels is partnering with a well-established and growing SME manufacturing business who are looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to help them on the next chapter of their growth journey.
This is a pivotal role that sits as part of the Senior Leadership Team and at the heart of day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Managing Director, Operations Director & Sales Director, you'll drive financial performance, support future growth plans, and play a crucial role in scaling the business through a buy and build strategy.
The Financial Controllers key responsibilities will include:* Full ownership of the finance function: month-end, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, reporting.* Work closely with operational teams to improve costing, margins, and efficiency.* Support strategic planning and commercial analysis for new opportunities and investments.* Play a key role in M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and financial modelling.* Ensure robust financial controls and regulatory compliance.* Present financial insights to senior stakeholders and the board.
What will you need to have to be successful in this position?* Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing, construction or industrial environment.* Strong commercial acumen - comfortable analysing performance, pricing, and operational KPIs.* Hands-on approach with the confidence to get into the detail while contributing at board level.* Involvement in M&A, investment analysis or similar strategic projects is highly desirable.* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.* Strong leadership and management skills
What is on offer for the successful Financial Controller?* £70,000-£75,000 salary, depending on experience.* Exposure to M&A and board-level strategy.* Flexibility around hybrid working once embedded in the business.* A supportive, ambitious leadership team committed to investing in talent.* Pension* 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays* Healthcare
Alexander Daniels receives a high level of applications to advertised opportunities. We are unable to respond to every applicant and only successful applicants will be contacted.
