Financial Controller - #2088767

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Requirements

• 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.

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