Financial Controller
Location: Telford (On site, 5 days)
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 + benefits
SF Partners are exclusively partnering with a high growth manufacturing business in Telford as they enter their next phase of expansion. Following significant recent growth, this is a brand new Financial Controller role, created to strengthen the finance function and support ambitious future plans.
This is not a “sit back and maintain” position. It is a hands on, commercially involved role at the heart of a fast paced manufacturing operation.
The Opportunity:
You will take day-to-day ownership of the finance function, reporting to the Finance Director/CFO, acting as a key partner to the senior leadership team, driving performance, improving controls, and supporting strategic decision making during a period of scale up.
This role is ideal for
An established Financial Controller who thrives in an operational environment
A strong Finance Manager from manufacturing ready to step up into a number one role
The Role:
Taking full ownership of financial management, reporting, and controls
Leading month end, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Overseeing stock, costings, fixed assets, and cashflow
Driving accurate and insightful reporting to support operational decisions
Managing audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance
Partnering closely with operations and senior stakeholders across the site
Leading, develop, and strengthen the finance team
Identifying and implementing process improvements and system enhancements
About You:
To be considered, you must have experience within a manufacturing environment. This is essential.
You will also be:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualificed. Qualified by Experience may be considered.
Proven experience in a hands on finance leadership role
Strong understanding of stock, costings, and operational finance
Experience working in a fast paced, evolving business
Confidence to challenge, influence, and partner across the business
Strong systems and Excel capability with ERP experience beneficial
Why Apply:
Newly created role with the opportunity to be a part of a business with clear growth momentum and investment
High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
Make a tangible impact during an exciting scale up phase
If you are a manufacturing finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence and grow with the business, we would be keen to speak