Financial Controller
17 days ago
Oldbury
Financial ControllerLocation: Sandwell, West Midlands Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 p.a., plus benefits Working pattern: Full-time (On-site) 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. Over the last decade, the company has had year-on-year growth in revenue to become a successful multi-entity operation, and even more excitingly is now entering another significant phase of investment, expansion and operational development. The environment is entrepreneurial, fast paced and hands-on, offering the successful individual the opportunity to play a genuinely influential role within the business. The Financial Controller will report directly to the Managing Director where you will demonstrate a strong technical foundation alongside the ability to operate commercially and pragmatically within a growing business. You will need to be comfortable in a hands-on role whilst, providing accurate reporting to the Board of Directors for strategic decision making and leading the wider finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking a genuine leadership role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business environment. Key Responsibilities will include: Financial Control & Reporting • 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 Cashflow, Forecasting & Planning • 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 Systems & Process Improvement • 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 Leadership • 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 You will ideally possess: • Fully qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), • Post qualification experience within SME or mid-sized business environments, • Previous experience operating within multi-entity businesses, • Preferably experienced in manufacturing and/or distribution environments, • Strong financial control and management reporting experience, • Experience improving systems, controls and finance processes within growing organisations, • A 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, • The ability to maintain a strategic overview whilst remaining close to operational detail Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a highly successful and rapidly growing business at a genuinely exciting stage of its journey. The role offers significant visibility across the organisation and the chance to work closely with senior leadership whilst playing a key role in shaping and strengthening the finance function. For an ambitious Financial Controller who enjoys operating within a fast paced and commercially driven environment, the position offers the opportunity to make a real impact, influence business decisions and build long term career progression as the organisation continues to scale. If this sounds like you, apply now!