Financial Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
Financial Controller Black Country based services brand present an incredible opportunity for someone ambitious to join a truly unique business during a sustained period of significant success, who will ultimately fast track to become Finance Director in the next 2-3 years.
As the Financial Controller, you will work closely with the MD to manage all aspects of the day-to-day finance function including month end, budgets, forecasting and all aspects of financial accounting and control, and will get involved new projects including an ERP upgrade, building expansion and a potential acquisition all in the next 12 months.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Departmental head, managing a team of two
- Production of monthly management accounts, highlighting and explaining variances
- Daily cash flow management, cash forecasting and annual cash flow budgeting
- Manage the annual audit and be the main point of contact for the external auditors
- Manage foreign currency and all FX requirements
- Quarterly VAT returns and submission to HMRC
- Oversee and assist with credit control
- Act as cover for both Sales ledger and Purchase ledger
- Full balance sheet reconciliations
- Processing weekly and monthly payroll and calculation monthly commissions
- Payroll year end
- P11D preparation and submission to HMRC
- Submission of monthly pension contributions
- Oversee monthly Intrastat
- Preparation of annual budgets
- Full ownership of the finance function
- Starter and Leaver interviews
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Experience of multi-currency
- Advanced Excel knowledge
- Able to demonstrate a hands-on approach
- Have a desire to drive the business forward and improve existing systems.
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please contact Andrew Chaplin on 07877121163 or email andrew.chaplin@robertwalters.com
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Financial Controller Black Country based services brand present an incredible opportunity for someone ambitious to join a truly unique business during a sustained period of significant success, who will ultimately fast track to become Finance Director in the next 2-3 years.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
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