Financial Controller

Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times/lunch time finish on a Friday

SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well established manufacturing business in Birmingham.

We are seeking a Financial Controller - ideally on short notice to 1 month notice to join a business with a great culture.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will look after the day-to-day management of the finance department, managing and supporting a team of 5.

Management accounting / group management duties whilst training and developing a management accountant.
Deliver insightful MI analysis and provide Finance Business Partner support to key operational departments.
Lead on cost of manufacturing, bills of materials, and standardised product costings analysis.
Full ownership of cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll.
Drive the implementation & adoption of a new ERP system, modernising and streamlining finance processes.
Partner with operational and commercial leads to provide financial insight, challenge, and support decision-making.
Responsible for Year End, External Audit and Statutory submissions, in collaboration with the external practice.

The successful candidate:

Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
Manufacturing/engineering finance background, ideally with BOM experience

Experience leading a small team

If this role is of interest, please apply today, we are ideally looking for an immediate or January start