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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Financial Controller
Location: Staffordshire
Salary Range: £85k-£95k

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function within an established engineering business. This is a key leadership role with full ownership of financial control, reporting, and commercial insight, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to support performance, control and growth.

This role will suit a commercially focused Financial Controller who enjoys being close to the detail while also contributing at a strategic level.

Key Responsibilities

Full ownership of the finance function, including management accounts, statutory accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
Lead monthly reporting packs with clear commercial insight for senior leadership.
Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and audit readiness.
Manage cash flow, working capital and cost control across the business.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
Partner with operational teams to improve cost visibility, margin control and profitability.
Lead year-end process and liaise with external auditors, accountants and advisors.
Develop and improve financial processes, systems and reporting frameworks.
Provide financial input into business strategy, investment decisions and operational planning.
Manage and mentor the finance team (where applicable). 

Experience & Background Required

Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
Strong hands-on background across financial control, reporting, audit and cash management.
Experience working in owner-managed businesses, SMEs or growth-focused environments.
Demonstrated ability to operate at both operational and strategic levels.
Track record of improving financial controls, reporting quality and commercial insight.
Comfortable working closely with directors and senior stakeholders.
Experience supporting business planning, investment decisions and performance improvement.Qualifications

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
Strong technical accounting and commercial finance capability. 

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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