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!