Financial Controller
Robert Half Limited
Cardiff · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£85,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Category
Accountancy
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Financial Controller for a successful manufacturing organisation based in the Cardiff area.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
The Financial Controller is a key role in the senior leadership for this organisation.
The Role Finance Leadership : Direct the UK finance function, reporting straight to the Finance Director and Board.
Strategic Partnering : Guide senior directors on commercial decisions, investment appraisals, and business cases.
Team Development : Mentor, lead, and upskill Finance Team Leaders to foster a high-performance culture.
Financial Control : Oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and long-term planning.
Governance & Reporting : Ensure total compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, SOX reporting, and statutory audits.
Process Evolution : Drive continuous improvements in financial policies, systems, and cost-reduction strategies.
?? What We Need Qualifications : Fully CIMA, ACA OR ACCA qualified Experience : Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills : Strong reporting background, audit management Systems : Advanced MS Excel skills (Macros, Pivots, VLOOKUPs).
SAP or Oracle experience is a plus.
Leadership : Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
On Offer: A salary of up to £87,000 plus benefits.
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. xwzovoh
If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: /gb/en/privacy-notice.
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Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
The Financial Controller is a key role in the senior leadership for this organisation.
The Role Finance Leadership : Direct the UK finance function, reporting straight to the Finance Director and Board.
Strategic Partnering : Guide senior directors on commercial decisions, investment appraisals, and business cases.
Team Development : Mentor, lead, and upskill Finance Team Leaders to foster a high-performance culture.
Financial Control : Oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and long-term planning.
Governance & Reporting : Ensure total compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, SOX reporting, and statutory audits.
Process Evolution : Drive continuous improvements in financial policies, systems, and cost-reduction strategies.
?? What We Need Qualifications : Fully CIMA, ACA OR ACCA qualified Experience : Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills : Strong reporting background, audit management Systems : Advanced MS Excel skills (Macros, Pivots, VLOOKUPs).
SAP or Oracle experience is a plus.
Leadership : Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
On Offer: A salary of up to £87,000 plus benefits.
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. xwzovoh
If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: /gb/en/privacy-notice.