Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Sandwell, West Midlands

The rewards

• £80,000 – £90,000 per year plus benefits

Hours

• Full-time, on-site

The role of Financial Controller

• Production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts across multiple entities
• Ownership of month end close processes and balance sheet integrity
• Development of meaningful KPI reporting to support operational and commercial decision making
• Oversight of statutory reporting requirements and year end audit processes
• Responsibility for VAT, PAYE/NIC, Corporation Tax and wider compliance obligations
• Ownership and continuous development of detailed 13-week cashflow forecasting
• Creation of rolling forecasts and working capital models
• Development and implementation of budgeting processes across the business
• Partnering with SLT and budget holders to improve forecasting accuracy and accountability
• Optimisation of ERP systems and financial processes to improve reporting capability and strengthen controls
• Development of scalable financial controls suitable for a high-growth multi-entity environment
• Identification and implementation of process improvements across finance operations
• Day-to-day leadership of the finance team including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll
• Recruitment, mentoring and development of additional finance talent including Management Accountants
• Acting as a key finance contact across the wider business

The ideal Financial Controller

• Fully qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Post-qualification experience within SME or mid-sized business environments
• Previous experience operating within multi-entity businesses
• Experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments preferred
• Strong financial control and management reporting experience
• Experience improving systems, controls and finance processes within growing organisations
• Proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills — ability to build relationships across operational and senior leadership teams
• Ability to maintain a strategic overview whilst remaining close to operational detail

SF Partners are partnering with a fast-growing, privately owned manufacturing and distribution business that has become one of the major success stories within its sector.

The Financial Controller will report directly to the Managing Director and will provide accurate reporting to the Board for strategic decision-making whilst leading the wider finance function.

This role offers significant visibility across the organisation and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, playing a key role in shaping and strengthening the finance function as the business continues to scale.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…