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Role: Country Financial Controller (The no 1. UK Finance role)
Location: Staffordshire – near Lichfield (office-based, with regular travel to UK sites and occasional travel within Europe)
Salary: Guide £75-95k + Car (FX car or £9,500 allowance) + Bonus (up to £25%) + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, permanent
We are pleased to be recruiting for this key senior leadership role on a Retained project basis.
This role could suit an individual currently holding a divisional leadership position within a larger group environment or, equally, someone occupying the number one finance role in an SME business setting.
Are you a strategic, operationally focused finance leader looking to make a real impact at the heart of a major UK business?
Our client, a global leader in sustainable manufacturing solutions, is seeking a Country Financial Controller to join their dynamic UK leadership team.
This is a unique opportunity to step into the top finance role for a nationally significant division, responsible for driving financial performance and partnering closely with operational colleagues across numerous key UK production sites and a commercial trading arm.
What’s on offer:
* A senior finance leadership role, reporting directly into the UK Managing Director and with a dotted line to the European CFO
* The opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable operations, supporting a business with a deep commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Significant opportunities for professional growth and influence within a highly respected, forward-thinking organisation
* The chance to work closely with operational, commercial, and group stakeholders, shaping strategic direction and driving performance
About the role:
As Country Financial Controller, you will take the lead on all financial matters for the UK divisional business. Working as part of dynamic UK leadership team, you will be the senior-most finance professional in the country, collaborating closely with the UK Managing Director and providing key support to the wider European finance function.
You will:
* Be responsible for the full spectrum of financial operations for the UK division, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for both sites and group requirements
* Partner with operational site leaders and senior management to drive financial performance and achieve strategic objectives
* Prepare annual budgets, deliver quarterly updates, and support ongoing business planning with insightful analysis and recommendations
* Oversee compliance requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley controls and the group’s robust governance framework
* Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
* Provide expert guidance on capital expenditure, fixed asset management, and working capital optimisation
* Support the development and deployment of financial systems (SAP), and lead on digital transformation initiatives to enhance reporting and decision-making
* Deliver clear, in-depth analysis to inform operational and strategic capex decisions across the business
* Manage relationships and negotiate commercial terms with external advisors, including auditors, property managers, and insurance partners
* Travel regularly to UK operational sites, building close relationships with colleagues and ensuring a hands-on, visible finance leadership presence
What you’ll need to succeed:
* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA), with at least five years’ post-qualification experience – ideally in a service-led, manufacturing or industrial environment
* Demonstrable experience in leading finance teams and supporting senior management in a fast-paced, operationally focused business
* A track record of driving process improvements, embedding best practice controls, and ensuring compliance within complex organisations
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and support colleagues at all levels
* Advanced financial systems and IT skills, with experience of SAP and group reporting packages highly desirable
* Proactive, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
* Willingness and flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally (quarterly|) within Europe
* A collaborative, team-oriented approach with excellent organisational skills
If you are an ambitious, commercially astute finance leader ready to play a pivotal role in a business with a global reach and a strong sustainability ethos, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to take your next step as the Country Financial Controller and make a lasting impact within a renowned, values-driven organisation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
Manufacturing
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