Financial Controller

This isn''t just your next finance role, it''s your springboard to the FD role you''re aiming for!

• Financial Controller
• Staffordshire
• 6 figure salary
• Onsite 5 days p/w

We''re partnering with a globally recognised manufacturing powerhouse renowned for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. This is more than a Financial Controller position, it''s a launchpad for ambitious finance professionals ready to take full ownership of a high-performing division and make a measurable impact at the strategic level.

You''ll be joining a business that invests in its people, empowers decision-making, and values fresh thinking. With strong leadership foundations in place, this is your chance to take the reins, drive business performance, and lead a talented finance team, all while developing into a key player on the senior leadership team with genuine FD progression in sight.

What''s in it for you?

• A visible, strategic leadership role with real influence
• Ownership of a high-performing division at the heart of the business
• Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across operations and group leadership
• Autonomy to shape team structure, processes, and performance metrics
• A clearly defined route to Finance Director for the right individual

What you''ll be doing:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support business growth
• Owning divisional financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and full compliance
• Driving commercial performance through insightful analysis and cashflow optimisation
• Identifying and leading cost-efficiency initiatives and value creation opportunities
• Supporting operational leaders with data-led decisions and financial guidance
• Building, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing finance team

What we''re looking for:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qual experience
• Proven track record in financial leadership, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar)
• A commercially-minded finance leader with the confidence to challenge, influence and lead
• Strategic thinking combined with operational execution, someone who sees the big picture but isn''t afraid to get stuck in