Finance Manager

SF Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME based in Kidderminster is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function. The role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in a dynamic environment. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the company.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong SME experience.
• Ability to present financial information clearly.
• Ambitious and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations.
• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts and analysis.
• Oversee cash flow and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support commercial decisions with financial insights.
• Lead the annual audit process.
• Support financial planning for acquisitions.
• Enhance financial systems and internal controls.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Strong analytical skills

Proficient with accounting systems and Excel

Experience managing or mentoring a finance team

Hands-on and commercially aware

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Kidderminster (on-site, 5 days per week)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A successful and growing SME with ambitious expansion plans is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function. With a current turnover of around £10 million and clear growth objectives, both organically and through acquisition, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business on an exciting upward trajectory.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for "anything with a £ sign in front of it." This is a hands‑on, varied role offering genuine influence and visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of day‑to‑day finance operations, including management accounts, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Produce monthly management accounts, board packs, and insightful analysis to support decision‑making.
• Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including payroll, VAT, and audit.
• Partner with senior management to support commercial decisions and drive profitability.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors, banks, and advisors.
• Support growth initiatives including financial planning for acquisitions.
• Review and enhance financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or QBE with strong all‑round SME experience.
• Hands‑on and commercially aware. Comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional levels.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Proficient with accounting systems and Excel, with an eye for process improvement.
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to make an impact in a growing business.

What's on Offer

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Full‑time, permanent role (office‑based, 5 days per week).

The chance to take ownership of the finance function and shape how it supports the business.

A leadership role in a company with strong growth potential and an entrepreneurial culture.