Coppice
Financial Controller

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Finance Controller
📍 Blackmill, Bridgend | Full-Time
Shape Financial Performance. Influence Strategy. Drive Growth.
We're looking for an experienced Finance Controller to join Coppice, a growing manufacturing business where finance plays a critical role in driving operational and commercial success.
This is more than a traditional reporting role. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll provide financial insight, strengthen controls, improve profitability, and help guide strategic decision-making across the business.
If you're a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, leading improvements, and influencing business performance, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading monthly management accounts and board reporting
- Driving budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
- Managing cashflow, working capital and financial performance
- Strengthening financial controls, governance and compliance
- Supporting strategic business decisions through insightful analysis
- Leading external audit and statutory reporting activities
- Developing and mentoring members of the finance team
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains
- Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation
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What We're Looking For
- ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in a Finance Controller, Financial Manager or similar senior finance role
- Manufacturing sector experience
- Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting expertise
- Excellent analytical and commercial awareness
- Confident communicator who can influence and challenge stakeholders
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate others
- Advanced Excel and systems capability


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Why Coppice?
At Coppice, our values shape everything we do. We believe in collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and putting customers at the heart of our decisions. You'll be joining a business that values initiative, supports development and empowers people to make a real impact.
Our Values
- One Team
- Own It
- Customer First
- Right First Time
- Better Every Day
- Make It Count
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence with commercial influence and leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future success of Coppice.
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