Overview
We are seeking an experienced, commercially focused Financial Controller to join our senior leadership team. This is a high-profile role within the organisation, suited to a hands-on finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial business environment who thrives on improving processes, driving performance and supporting strategic growth.
You will oversee all financial operations, lead key operational functions, and play a central role in shaping the organisation's financial strategy and long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will be a visible leader across the organisation and a trusted partner to the Chief Executive and Board, with 3 direct reports.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, relationship-driven environment where they can make a genuine impact on organisational performance and culture.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting
- Develop and implement financial strategies to drive profitability, efficiency and cost control
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, maintaining the organisational risk register
- Act as Company Secretary, ensuring full compliance with all statutory and governance requirements
- Lead and manage the Finance function and oversee the International Trade department
- Prepare annual budgets and monitor performance against financial targets and KPIs
- Oversee monthly management accounts and provide clear performance insights to senior leaders
- Deliver timely reporting to Board and committee meetings
- Prepare year-end financial statements and manage the external audit process
- Ensure payroll and company expenditure comply with legal and contractual requirements
- Submit all required documentation to Companies House
- Support and contribute to bid writing and funded project delivery
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver partnership outcomes
- Represent the organisation at meetings, events and media briefings when required
- Maintain and oversee the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including internal audits
- Manage key supplier relationships including IT, insurance and service providers
- Ensure Health & Safety and HR compliance systems remain up to date
Experience
- Proven leadership experience in a senior finance role, operating at Finance Director or Financial Controller level
- Demonstrated ability to report confidently at Board level and translate financial information for non-financial audiences
- Hands-on experience managing company governance and statutory compliance requirements
- Broad operational management experience across finance and business functions
- Strong history of setting, managing and outperforming financial budgets and performance targets
Benefits
- 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid working model, with flexibility to work from home; candidates must be based locally to Wolverhampton
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
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