Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: 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