Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced and dedicated permanent Finance Controller to take full financial responsibility for this Monmouthshire based business. You will lead the local finance team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide crucial analysis to drive business decisions and achieve profit and cash targets. This is a highly visible role that involves close collaboration with the management team and various site departments.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management: Manage and support the monthly accounts close process, prepare UK statutory accounts, and oversee quarterly and annual audits.Reporting and Analysis: Prepare reliable management reporting, provide in-depth variance analysis, manage stock valuation, and analyse production efficiency to drive key decisions.Forecasting and Budgeting: Manage the weekly/monthly forecasting and budgeting processes, review cost-center budgets, and oversee the entire UK budgeting process.Leadership and Guidance: Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to the local finance team (two Management Accountants and two Accounts Payable staff).Compliance and Process Improvement: Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company regulations, and continuously improve controlling and accounting relevant processes.Stakeholder Communication: Communicate and interact effectively with global finance functions, and senior leadershipAd-hoc Projects: Get involved in various projects to support and improve busines