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Financial Controller

Four Squared
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Redditch, Worcestershire B97 5LN

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Financial Controller is available in Redditch, offering a competitive salary and a 1-day work from home option.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires a qualified accountant with experience managing a finance team in a manufacturing or product-based business.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing cash flow management, financial reporting, budgeting, and developing financial dashboards for strategic decision-making.
  • Candidates should possess strong knowledge of financial controls, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to provide insights to non-financial stakeholders.
  • This role provides an opportunity to shape financial strategy within a growing company and offers 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
Job Title: Financial ControllerLocation: Redditch (with 1-day WFH option)Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive About My ClientI am working on a retained basis with a dynamic and growing manufacturing business. We’re looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to lead their finance function, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and strategic insight to support business growth. The RoleAs Financial Controller, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring smooth cash flow management, robust financial controls, and accurate reporting. You’ll work closely with senior management to provide financial insights and drive process improvements, helping shape the company’s strategic direction. Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the finance function, including two part-time Financial Administrators.
  • Oversee cash flow, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Produce and interpret monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting (HMRC, Companies House).
  • Develop financial dashboards and reports to aid strategic decision-making.
  • Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and compliance.
  • Drive process optimisation and automation to improve financial efficiency.
  • Provide financial analysis and insight to support commercial decisions.
  • Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent).
  • Experience managing a finance team within a manufacturing or product-based business.
  • Strong knowledge of financial controls, cash flow forecasting, and cost management.
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis).
  • Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-financial stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Sage (or similar accounting software).
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Why Join Them?
  • Competitive salary & benefits package.
  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
  • A chance to shape financial strategy within a growing company.
  • A collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment.
 If you’re a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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