About the Business
An opportunity to be a Financial Controller for a well‑established services company based in Willenhall, who provide growth potential towards a Financial Director role and have a great culture surrounding the business. This role gives you a fantastic chance to manage your own small team and become a key factor in strategic decision making.
Main Duties
- Lead and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, capital expenditure reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts, and returns, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director.
- Support and contribute to the year‑end process.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of three, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous professional development.
- Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide coaching and development support.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Lead the preparation of the annual budget.
- Review accounts payable and receivable balances, processing invoices as required.
- Maintain and enhance financial systems, processes and internal controls.
- Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts.
- Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure realistic and aligned financial plans.
- Ensure robust financial governance across the organisation.
- Monitor and strengthen financial controls, systems, and processes to mitigate risk and ensure financial integrity.
- Assist with ad hoc reporting requests from internal management.
Location / Office / Culture
The role is hybrid with flexible 3 days in the office. You'll oversee your own small team (ca. 10) with a welcoming working environment in their modern office based in Willenhall. The business is very flexible in its working patterns, and you'll have the opportunity for future development to Finance Director.
What We Are Looking For
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified – or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience in leading diverse and successful finance teams.
- Strong technical understanding of accounting regulatory requirements and standards.
- Someone who is committed to ongoing professional development.
Why Join the business
- Hybrid working with flexible days.
- Professional development with career progression towards Financial Director role.
- Oversee your own team and progress your leadership.
- Work in a welcoming team with a great working environment.
- Be part of a business that really cares about making a positive impact in its life.
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