Financial Controller 

West Midlands | Manufacturing | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Sheridan Maine is proud to be partnering with a growing, well-established manufacturing organisation in the West Midlands to recruit a commercially focused Financial Controller. This is a key opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and evolving business.

The Role
As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee all aspects of financial management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your Key Responsibilities as Financial Controller:

• Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
• Deliver detailed financial analysis to support business growth and profitability
• Oversee cost accounting, stock control, and margin analysis
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial planning
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and audit processes
• Improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Partner with operational teams to drive efficiency and performance

To be considered for this Financial Controller position, you will be/have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager
• Strong background in manufacturing, production, or engineering
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Commercially focused with a hands-on, proactive approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible/hybrid work pattern
• Opportunity to join a growing and established manufacturing business
• A senior leadership role with influence on strategic decision-making
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Financial Controller 

Farnborough | Global Business | Hybrid | Up to £75k per annum

Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a global business in Farnborough who are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and strategic decision-making.

You will oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting, audit, tax compliance, and team leadership while ensuring robust financial processes and regulatory compliance across the business.


Key duties of the role include:

• Lead the day-to-day financial management of the business.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and board reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning processes.
• Oversee the finance team, providing leadership, mentoring, and development.
• Ensure strong financial controls, policies, and procedures are maintained.
• Manage year-end and interim external audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all tax obligations, including Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Work closely with external tax advisers to ensure accurate and timely tax filings while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory regulations.
• Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and improve financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Build strong relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders across the business.

 
To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA professional.
• Proven experience managing external audits from planning through completion.
• Excellent knowledge of UK and European tax compliance.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and working with external accountants and auditors.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.