Financial Controller

Lord Search & Selection; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the finance function. This role reports to the CFO and involves ensuring financial control and compliance, statutory reporting, budgeting, and managing internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of senior financial leadership experience in a regulated environment. This position offers an opportunity to lead a critical unit within a supportive and established organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a senior financial leadership role within a regulated financial services business.
• Good understanding of FCA regulations.
• Confidence in leading and mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial control and regulatory compliance.
• Support the strategic development of the business.
• Lead the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts.

Skills

Strong technical background

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Our client is a well-established financial services business headquartered in Birmingham. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the firm delivers a broad range of services across the UK market and is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, robust governance, and client‑centric service. As the business continues to evolve and adapt to regulatory and market demands, they are now seeking a technically strong Financial Controller to strengthen their finance function.

The Role

This newly created role will report directly to the CFO and take ownership of the finance function. You will play a critical part in maintaining financial control and regulatory compliance while also supporting the strategic development of the business. Key responsibilities include statutory and management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, leading the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts and managing internal controls and process improvement initiatives.

The Person

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 5 years' experience in a senior financial leadership role within a regulated financial services business. With a good understanding of FCA regulations, a strong technical background you will be confident leading and mentoring a team, able to develop positive relationships with key stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function in a stable, well-regarded firm with a supportive leadership culture and a clear commitment to regulatory best practice.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on a senior finance leadership role within a dynamic and regulated environment, please apply with a full CV, quoting your current remuneration package and reference 10236.