<h2 data-start="204" data-end="298">Financial Controller</h2>Location: Cwmbran, South Wales Contract Type: Fixed-term (6 months) - potential to become permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits Industry: Global Manufacturing<h3 data-end="513" data-start="486">About the Company</h3>Our client is a leading global manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability. Operating across multiple international sites, the company continues to expand its market presence and invest in cutting-edge technology. As part of this ongoing growth, we are seeking a Financial Controller to join the Cwmbran site on a 6-month contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity thereafter.<h3 data-end="994" data-start="971">Role Overview</h3>The Financial Controller will play a key role in managing the financial operations of the UK business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and strong commercial support to senior management. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive and technically strong finance professional with manufacturing experience and a continuous improvement mindset.<h3 data-start="1374" data-end="1404">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1405" data-end="2415"><li data-end="1562" data-start="1405">Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function for the Cwmbran site, including financial reporting, management accounting, and statutory compliance.</li><li data-start="1563" data-end="1700">Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, providing clear analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li data-start="1701" data-end="1799">Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant legislation.</li><li data-start="1800" data-end="1900">Manage cash flow, working capital, and cost control initiatives to support business performance.</li><li data-start="1901" data-end="2011">Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and drive process improvements and efficiency.</li><li data-end="2101" data-start="2012">Support audit processes (internal and external) and liaise with auditors as required.</li><li data-end="2203" data-start="2102">Oversee the finance team, ensuring effective development, motivation, and performance management.</li><li data-start="2204" data-end="2318">Contribute to strategic and operational decision-making through high-quality financial analysis and reporting.</li><li data-start="2319" data-end="2415">Participate in and lead finance transformation or systems improvement projects where needed.</li></ul><h3 data-end="2459" data-start="2422">Qualifications & Experience</h3><ul data-start="3215" data-end="3590"><li data-end="2525" data-start="2460">Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).</li><li data-start="2526" data-end="2667">Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.</li><li data-start="2668" data-end="2767">Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock management, and manufacturing finance processes.</li><li data-end="2857" data-start="2768">Excellent knowledge of financial systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or similar).</li><li data-start="2858" data-end="2926">Demonstrable experience of leading and developing finance teams.</li><li data-end="3041" data-start="2927">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</li><li data-end="3098" data-start="3042">High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li><li data-start="3099" data-end="3182">Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, global business.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMzA4NjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Cwmbran, Torfaen
remote
Contract
300 - 400 GBP / Daily
<h2 data-start="204" data-end="298">Financial Controller</h2>Location: Cwmbran, South Wales Contract Type: Fixed-term (6 months) - potential to become permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits Industry: Global Manufacturing<h3 data-end="513" data-start="486">About the Company</h3>Our client is a leading global manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability. Operating across multiple international sites, the company continues to expand its market presence and invest in cutting-edge technology. As part of this ongoing growth, we are seeking a Financial Controller to join the Cwmbran site on a 6-month contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity thereafter.<h3 data-end="994" data-start="971">Role Overview</h3>The Financial Controller will play a key role in managing the financial operations of the UK business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and strong commercial support to senior management. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive and technically strong finance professional with manufacturing experience and a continuous improvement mindset.<h3 data-start="1374" data-end="1404">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1405" data-end="2415"><li data-end="1562" data-start="1405">Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function for the Cwmbran site, including financial reporting, management accounting, and statutory compliance.</li><li data-start="1563" data-end="1700">Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, providing clear analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li data-start="1701" data-end="1799">Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant legislation.</li><li data-start="1800" data-end="1900">Manage cash flow, working capital, and cost control initiatives to support business performance.</li><li data-start="1901" data-end="2011">Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and drive process improvements and efficiency.</li><li data-end="2101" data-start="2012">Support audit processes (internal and external) and liaise with auditors as required.</li><li data-end="2203" data-start="2102">Oversee the finance team, ensuring effective development, motivation, and performance management.</li><li data-start="2204" data-end="2318">Contribute to strategic and operational decision-making through high-quality financial analysis and reporting.</li><li data-start="2319" data-end="2415">Participate in and lead finance transformation or systems improvement projects where needed.</li></ul><h3 data-end="2459" data-start="2422">Qualifications & Experience</h3><ul data-start="3215" data-end="3590"><li data-end="2525" data-start="2460">Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).</li><li data-start="2526" data-end="2667">Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.</li><li data-start="2668" data-end="2767">Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock management, and manufacturing finance processes.</li><li data-end="2857" data-start="2768">Excellent knowledge of financial systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or similar).</li><li data-start="2858" data-end="2926">Demonstrable experience of leading and developing finance teams.</li><li data-end="3041" data-start="2927">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</li><li data-end="3098" data-start="3042">High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li><li data-start="3099" data-end="3182">Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, global business.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMzA4NjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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