Financial Controller

Your new company I am excited to be working with a Shropshire-based manufacturing organisation who pride themselves on delivering high‑quality, precision‑manufactured products to businesses. As a focused and technologically advanced operation, they are driven by innovation, continuous investment, and operational efficiency.Their advanced technology enables streamlined, high‑performance production, supported by a lean structure and agile processes that allow them to move quickly and operate with accuracy.While they operate largely behind the scenes, their work is reflected in the products consumers see on retail shelves. Your new role As the Financial Lead, you'll take full ownership of the finance function, playing a pivotal role in driving performance and shaping the business. You'll oversee all aspects of financial management, from leading robust processes, systems, and controls (including risk management), to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across ledgers, fixed assets, stock, and cash flow.This is a high-impact role where you'll lead the delivery of statutory, management, regulatory, and government reporting, while also taking charge of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. You'll act as the key point of contact for audits, confidently liaising with external stakeholders and ensuring best-in-class compliance. Lead and manage the transactional finance team (AP, AR, cash, bank, GL) Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and system effectiveness Maintain statutory compliance and financial reporting obligations Oversee company taxation (VAT, Corporation Tax, R&D, Customs & Excise) Manage treasury, cash flow, and banking relationships Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and MI reporting Produce statutory accounts and manage audit processes Drive process improvements and finance system implementations Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations Manage fixed assets and capital allowances What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent 5-10 years experience in a similar finance role GL and Balance sheet reconciliations Advanced Excel Skills Financial controls & risk management Great attention to detail. Strong communication skills across all levels Approachable and flexible. process improvement What you'll get in return Clear career progression pathway pension contribution Health & Life assurance Health Cash Plan, tech schemes and many more. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)