Job Description
Financial ControllerBased in Stoke-on-TrentCompetitive salaryOn site working
Your new companyYour new company are a leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis to support company growth.
Your new roleYou will lead financial planning and analysis activities for the Group, providing insight, challenge and forward-looking analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. Act as the key finance business partner to senior leadership, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight.Key responsibilities
* Own Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning
* Deliver monthly forecasts, variance analysis and clear performance commentary
* Produce MI, dashboards and board-level reporting with actionable insights
* Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning, investment cases and commercial decisions
* Partner with operational leaders to understand performance drivers, risks and opportunities
* Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting and data quality
* Ensure alignment between management reporting, FP&A outputs and Group requirements
* Lead, coach and develop the team
* Set clear objectives, review performance and build a high-impact, insight-driven finance function
* Foster strong collaboration between FP&A, management accounting and core finance teams
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience working in a manufacturing environment
* CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified
* Strong FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering background
* Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
* Experience using SAP
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Able to work independently and collaboratively
* Excellent communication skills
* Confident working with senior stakeholders
* Experience leading and developing a team
* Professional, adaptable, and comfortable taking on new challenges
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary DOE
* Excellent benefits and generous holiday allowance
* On-site working
* Fantastic working environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4756184