Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Permanent - Saltash - Competitive Salary + Benefits

I’m currently working with an established and growing business to recruit a Financial Controller for their site based in Saltash. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a forward?thinking organisation offering genuine long?term stability, senior leadership exposure, and the chance to play a key role in business growth and strategic decision?making.

This is a broad, hands?on Financial Controller position offering full oversight of the finance function, alongside involvement in commercial planning, operational support, and leadership across the wider business. The role would suit someone who enjoys working within a fast?paced SME environment where they can make a visible impact and be part of a collaborative leadership team.

The business offers a supportive, people?focused culture, with strong benefits including an early finish every Friday. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence key business decisions, and take ownership of a varied and commercially focused finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Preparation of monthly management accounts and year?end statutory accounts

* Financial reporting, financial analysis, and multi?currency cashflow forecasting

* Budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting support

* Financial planning and commercial finance support to senior leadership

* Product costing analysis and cost?reduction initiatives

* VAT, PAYE, pensions, payroll, and statutory compliance management

* Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and finance operations

* Managing and supporting the finance team and wider accounts function

* Liaising with overseas subsidiaries, external accountants, banks, and advisors

* Supporting strategic business decisions through meaningful financial insight and reporting

* Assisting with ERP implementation and becoming a super?user for ongoing development

I am looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial reporting, cashflow management, budgeting and forecasting. You may currently be operating as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner or a Management Accountant ready to step into a broader leadership role. You’ll bring proven experience within manufacturing, technology, engineering or multi?site environments, alongside the confidence to partner with senior leaders and influence commercial decisions. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA are welcomed, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered. A hands?on approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to lead a small team will be essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader seeking variety, autonomy and long?term progression. You’ll join a business with a strong reputation, a supportive culture, and a genuine commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. The role offers senior?level visibility, the chance to shape financial strategy, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across a growing international group. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an early finish every Friday, this position provides both professional challenge and quality of life. If you are interested to know more please contact Elle Benjamin ASAP quoting reference EB11129.

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