Financial Controller

On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a no.1 Financial Controller to work within a growing SME business based in Birmingham.

• Oversee all aspects of the finance and accounts function.
• Prepare monthly and annual management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all taxation and statutory reporting requirements, including VAT, PAYE, CIS.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll processing and holiday accounting in conjunction with external providers.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Support departments in preparing and managing budgets.
• Monitor financial performance, identify discrepancies, and implement effective controls and reporting systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and financial systems.
• Lead, develop, and support the finance team.
• Contribute to financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure decisions.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to the Commercial Director and Board.
• Support senior management and the Board with ad hoc projects and business improvement initiatives.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and taxation.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.