Business Controller

Posted 23 February 2026
Salary £70000 - £75000 per annum
LocationWorcestershire
Job type Permanent
DisciplineFinance
ReferenceHQ00038112_1771859845
Contact NameAnthony Andrews

Job description

Business Controller

£70,000 - £75,000
Worcestershire
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Hybrid Working Options Available

Are you a commercially focused Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager looking for broader ownership, strategic exposure and an opportunity of progression?

We are recruiting for a privately owned manufacturing and distribution business (part of a £2bn international group) seeking a Business Controller / Commercial Financial Controller to lead the finance function across two UK operating entities.

This is a true No.1 finance role in the UK, offering full P&L reporting responsibility and a seat on the Senior Leadership Team.

The Role

You will:

  • Take full ownership of P&L reporting across two operating businesses
  • Lead and develop a team of four finance professionals
  • Partner directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership team
  • Provide commercial insight into pricing, margin and market performance
  • Drive operational efficiency across structure, property and procurement
  • Improve reporting, controls and financial visibility
  • Support strategic planning and investment decisions

This role blends hands-on financial control with genuine commercial and strategic involvement.

About You

We are looking for:

  • CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified accountant
  • Currently operating as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or Commercial Finance Manager
  • Experience within manufacturing, distribution, construction products, industrial or high-volume transactional environments
  • Strong P&L understanding with exposure to margin analysis and pricing
  • Experience managing and developing finance teams
  • Comfortable operating at senior leadership level

You may be ready for your first broader Business Controller role or seeking a more commercially involved position within a group structure.