Group Financial Controller

West Midlands Combined Authority Source: WhatJobs

£60,000–£80,000

Overview

Trinity House Group are working exclusively with a dynamic manufacturing organisation in the West Midlands to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This pivotal role will oversee core financial operations, budgeting/forecasting, compliance, and audit, while advancing the broader operational finance strategy and delivering transformational leadership to elevate the finance function.

Reporting to: Finance Director

Base pay range : Direct message the job poster from Trinity House Group

Key Responsibilities

Oversee management accounting, forecasting, budgeting, statutory reporting, audit deliverables, and compliance across the group.
Present financial reports and business cases with credibility and clarity to Senior Management, including quarterly business reviews and company board meetings.
Drive performance improvement and commercial partnering, embedding finance into operations to influence decision making and outcomes.
Identify, implement, and champion best practice process improvements and automation solutions (e.g., ERP enhancements, robotics, analytics).
Develop and lead a high performing finance team.
Create an environment characterised by energy, enthusiasm, and collaboration.
Identify and drive cross functional projects and change initiatives, engaging confidently with operational and senior level stakeholders.
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with extensive post qualification experience.
Deep expertise in management accounting, forecasting, controls, and compliance.
Strategic and commercial mindset, able to translate data into tangible business value.
Experienced in coaching and inspiring teams.
Excellent communication and influencing skills who is comfortable presenting to boards and senior executives.
A forward looking, autonomous problem solver who can lead impactful change.

This role is exclusive to Trinity House Group; if this role is of interest please submit your CV and we will be in touch if your details are of interest.