Financial Controller

Financial Controller

• Sutton Coldfield
• Up to £70,000
• Office Based

A Key Leadership Role Within a Growing Commercial Business

We're partnering with a successful and expanding business operating within a fast-moving international trading and distribution environment to recruit an experienced Financial Controller .

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll take ownership of the finance function, providing strategic financial leadership, robust financial controls and commercial insight to support continued growth and business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing business decisions and making a genuine impact within an ambitious SME.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance while supporting the wider leadership team with accurate reporting and commercial analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Delivering insightful financial analysis and performance reporting
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Preparing sales, margin and KPI reporting
• Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Managing month-end and year-end processes
• Ensuring VAT, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met
• Maintaining robust financial controls and governance procedures
• Supporting treasury activities, including financial hedging where applicable
• Managing relationships with external auditors and advisors
• Overseeing payroll processes
• Leading and developing the finance team
• Supporting AML and compliance activities in line with business requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting capabilities
• Ensuring the business remains compliant with regulatory and statutory obligations

The Environment

This is a business that values collaboration, accountability and teamwork.

They're looking for a Financial Controller who enjoys being part of the wider business, not just the finance function. Whilst you'll be a key member of the leadership team, success in this role will come from being approachable, adaptable and willing to support the team whenever needed.

The business offers the variety and visibility that comes with a growing SME environment. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making and play an active role in driving the business forward. No two days are quite the same, and the successful candidate will enjoy balancing strategic responsibilities with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You'll be joining a close-knit and supportive team where people work collaboratively, share responsibility and take pride in achieving results together. The culture is one of mutual support, continuous improvement and a genuine desire to see both the business and its people succeed.

About You

You'll be an experienced finance professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and business partnering experience
• Experience within an SME environment
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements
• Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting year-end processes
• Previous experience managing and developing finance staff
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Understanding of AML and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or
• Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Desirable Experience

• Previous exposure to AML or MLRO responsibilities
• Treasury management or financial hedging experience
• Experience within a trading, distribution, wholesale or import/export environment
• Corporation Tax knowledge
• Audit management experience
• A track record of improving finance processes and controls

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with strong business awareness
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and support a team
• Professional, trustworthy and highly confidential

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000
• Broad, commercially focused role with real responsibility
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and decision-making
• Growing and ambitious business with exciting plans
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to shape processes, controls and reporting
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for taking the time to apply.

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