Financial Controller
hace 16 días
Wolverhampton
Location: WolverhamptonFull-Time | permanent \n Reed Finance are working with a client who are seeking an ambitious and hands-on Financial Controller to join a growing business. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function, shape its future direction, and play a key role in driving business performance and strategic decision-making. \n Reporting directly to SLT. This is far more than a traditional accounting role — it’s an opportunity to lead transformation, modernise processes, and build a best-in-class finance function while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture. \n The Role \n As Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for all aspects of finance, combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight. You will lead a small team, oversee reporting, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, helping to drive smarter, faster decisions across the business. \n Finance Leadership & Ownership \n\n • Take full ownership of the finance function, partnering closely with SLT\n, • Lead and develop a small finance team, providing guidance, structure, and support\n, • Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external advisors\n, • Build a scalable, efficient, and professional finance function aligned with future growth\n\n Reporting & Financial Management \n\n • Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting packs\n, • Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes\n, • Provide clear financial insight, including variance analysis and performance reporting\n\n Process Improvement & Transformation \n\n • Drive the transition from manual processes to efficient, automated workflows\n, • Improve controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency across finance\n, • Implement enhancements to systems, processes, and financial governance\n, • Lead change effectively, engaging and developing the finance team throughout\n\n Treasury & Cash Flow \n\n • Oversee cash flow management, including a rolling forecast\n, • Manage relationships with financial institutions\n, • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, payroll, and tax\n\n Commercial & Strategic Support \n\n • Provide financial insight to support pricing, margins, and profitability\n, • Develop KPI reporting to enable real-time decision-making\n, • Support investor reporting, financial modelling, and strategic initiatives\n, • Contribute to wider business planning and growth strategy\n\n Essential: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME environment\n, • Proven track record of driving finance transformation and process improvement\n, • Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise\n, • Experience managing or mentoring junior team members\n, • Hands-on approach with the ability to balance detail and strategic thinking\n, • Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels\n, • Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused\n\n