Group Financial Controller – Manufacturing – Westmeath, West Midlands

Barden are delighted to be assisting a rapidly growing international company based in Westmeath to identify a Group Financial Controller to join their finance team in a permanent role.

This opportunity would suit a finance professional with prior experience in Manufacturing or FMCG who is looking to progress their career in a more commercial & strategic direction and add real value in a fast growing business. CFO

• Take overall ownership of the organisation’s financial reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery across weekly, monthly, and annual outputs.
• Produce monthly management accounts, providing clear analysis and meaningful insights to support business performance and decision-making.
• Maintain adherence to all statutory financial reporting obligations across the group.
• Manage treasury-related matters, including relationships with financial institutions, insurance arrangements, and exposure to foreign exchange risk.
• Lead the year-end close process, coordinating external audits and ensuring completion of statutory accounts for all entities.

• Qualified accounting professional with 6-10 years PQE.
• Experience in managing teams essential.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing business required.
• Excellent organisational, communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in complex IT systems an advantage.