Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Stratford-upon-Avon

£60,000 - £90,000 (DOE) + Company Benefits + Hybrid Working + Progression + Holiday + Pension

Are you a commercially astute finance professional ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, globally connected business? We’re looking for a Financial Controller who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to help shape the future of financial governance, insight, and control across a growing UK operation.

Links Recruitment present this role, working with a client within circular economy sourcing and processing of industrial materials, delivering ethical supply chain solutions.

This role is pivotal to the success of the finance function, combining hands-on financial reporting with strategic partnership and business-critical decision support. If you have a background as a financial controller in a large multisite company and want to apply your expertise in a company where your voice counts and your ideas drive change, this could be your next move.

The Role

• Lead the full month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS across the group, including the primary trading entity and four subsidiary companies.
  
  
• Drive improvements in monthly close procedures, internal control frameworks, and financial reporting outputs to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  
  
• Prepare high-quality consolidated financial statements and manage all aspects of internal controls, intercompany eliminations, and reconciliation processes.
  
  
• Collaborate with the CFO and Head of Finance to coordinate tax computations and the preparation of statutory returns for all UK entities.
  
  
• Ensure full compliance with tax and regulatory reporting requirements, including VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory obligations.
  
  
• Oversee the monitoring and management of working capital, liquidity positions, and associated financial ratios to support operational stability and growth.
  
  
• Design and implement a robust internal control environment, including financial policies and procedures, across trading and operational functions.
  
  
• Work closely with trading, logistics, and operations teams to deliver clear and actionable financial insights that inform strategic and operational decision-making.
  
  
• Support the CFO and FP&A function in preparing budgets, forecasts, and scenario models to guide financial planning and performance management.
  
  
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors, banking partners, and tax advisers, ensuring a smooth and compliant audit and advisory process.
  
  
• Contribute to finance systems optimisation and lead initiatives to automate and streamline reporting and control processes.
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5–7 years’ experience in a financial control or finance business partner role.
  
  
• Prior experience in the commodities trading or Industrial materials sector, Raw materials processing industry is highly desirable.
  
  
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, hedging, inventory accounting, and FX exposure.
  
  
• Familiarity with mark-to-market accounting is a plus.
  
  
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with experience using automation tools and business intelligence (BI) reporting systems.
  
  
• Solid working knowledge of ERP platforms; experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) is highly advantageous.
  
  
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
  
  What’s in It for You
  
  You'll be joining a company that combines global reach with a collaborative, agile culture, offering you exposure to strategic projects, international markets, and the opportunity to directly influence business outcomes. Alongside a competitive salary, the role comes with a performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working flexibility to support your work-life balance.
  
  Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 (Depending on experience)
  
  Hours – 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday – Friday
  
  Role: Hybrid – Initially 4-day office week