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Financial Controller

Birmingham Permanent View Job Description
Exciting opportunity to lead financial operations and provide strategic insights within the Accounting and Finance department. This permanent position is focused on delivering effective financial control and supporting business growth through robust decision-making.
  • Superb opportunity to join a market leading business.
  • Undertake all aspects of financial management and lead a team.

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established large organisation with a strong presence in their market. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, the company offers a professional environment where employees can thrive and contribute to value add projects.

Job Description

  • Manage, mentor, develop and inspire the wider finance team, ensuring alignment with company goals and a strong culture of high performance.
  • Oversee the maintenance of the financial ledgers and manage accounting processes in line with Group policies.
  • Responsible for overheads and liaising with cost centre owners on cost management, ensuring ownership across the business.
  • Liaise with Group Finance on Treasury, Financial Accounting and Group Reporting.
  • Full responsibility for balance sheet control and reconciliations to ensure the financial integrity of the company's management accounts and ledgers.
  • Production of year end statutory accounts and key liaison with company auditors.
  • Oversee Cash flow, debt, and debt collection. Including working with the Commercial team to drive improvements in customer contracts supporting improved debt position.
  • Continuously identify, design, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

  • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Strong experience in financial control
  • Proven ability to manage complex financial operations and reporting.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and excellent package including car allowance and bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to work in a large organisation with a professional and supportive culture.
  • Scope for career growth and development.
Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6801666
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-072025-6801666