Group Financial Controller

Our Client:

Head4Talent are working exclusively with a leading manufacturing SME based in Newport who are seeking to hire a Financial Controller to manage the day to day running of the finance function.

The Role:

The Group Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of an international manufacturing SME. The individual will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and drive financial efficiency across the organisation.

The role requires a tactical, commercially focused leader who can operate as a true business partner across the organisation, providing financial insight, discipline, and challenge to support organic growth.

The position will involve managing financial operations across multiple subsidiaries and jurisdictions while ensuring high standards of governance, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Management
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Internal Controls, Governance & Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering
• Projects, Transformation & Continuous Improvement
• Systems & Process Improvement

About You:

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Degree-level education or equivalent

Experience

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role, within an SME environment
• Experience in group consolidations and multi-currency environments
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting practices
• Experience in financial systems implementation and process improvement

Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to add value to a small business and influence the financial direction of a dynamic, international manufacturing SME. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and the ability to influence at a senior level, ensuring robust financial discipline supports the organisation’s strategic ambitions.

The role requires an experienced leader capable of combining financial control excellence with data-driven insight, governance rigor, and transformation expertise to support long-term business performance.

The business has an opportunity to grow by taking new products to market however a safe pair of hands is needed to ensure the core business continues to be managed and controlled effectively.