About the Business We have a great opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Redditch on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to go permanent. This is a key, hands-on role within a fast-paced finance team and would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to step up and make an immediate impact. Main Duties: As a Financial Controller, your main duties include: * Support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and control. * Assist with budgets, forecasts, and management accounts across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. * Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring strong day-to-day performance. * Own cash flow forecasting and monitor key working capital KPIs. * Manage month-end processes, including variance analysis and performance reporting. * Support internal controls and compliance activity, including audit and review work. * Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls. * Provide commercial analysis to support operational and product performance. * Assist with stock-related processes and other ad hoc finance projects as required. Location / Office / Culture Based on site in Redditch, this Financial Controller role sits within a fast-paced, high-performing finance team in a large, well-established manufacturing business. The environment is hands-on and collaborative, offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and a genuine opportunity for progression for someone looking to develop their career in a complex, growing organisation. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) * Excellent IT skills, with strong Excel capability * Strong written and verbal communication skills * High attention to detail and accuracy * Experience with internal audit and/or control reviews Why Join the business * Opportunity to join a large, well-established business with a strong market presence * 6-month fixed-term contract with a genuine opportunity to go permanent * Supportive and experienced management team * Exposure to a fast-paced, dynamic working environment * Opportunity for career development and progression About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: DT64803