Financial Controller

Proftech Talent; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle safety solutions provider in Lichfield seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial aspects and drive performance. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with industry experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to present financial insights to stakeholders. The position offers growth opportunities within a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Opportunity for equity participation

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or product-based businesses.
• Confident communicator for presenting financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the business.
• Lead day-to-day finance operations including reporting and budgeting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting.
• Monitor and manage working capital.
• Support year-end audit process.
• Provide financial modeling to support strategic planning.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

AI tools proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Exact accounting system

Job description

About the Company

Motormax is a leading provider of innovative vehicle safety and security solutions, supplying a wide range of products including camera systems, parking sensors, DVRs, and bespoke installations. With a reputation for quality, service and continuous innovation, we work with both individual customers and some of the UK's largest fleets.

Motormax is a privately owned company which has, very recently, sourced institutional expansion capital to take advantage of the excellent commercial opportunities available.

Market growth is significant, driven by increasing regulation and proven improved economics for its customers due to both reduced accident rates and corresponding falling insurance premiums.

Our growth ambition is for Motormax to become the UK's market leader and a globally recognised player in the fleet safety sector. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our dynamic team at our head office in Shenstone.

Role Overview

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business and driving financial performance. This is a hands on role suited to an experienced finance professional from an industry background, who can lead the finance function, provide strategic insight, and work closely with senior leadership to support decision making and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting packs with insightful commentary
• Monitor and manage working capital including debtor and creditor control
• Produce annual budgets and periodic reforecasts
• Oversee payroll, VAT returns, and statutory compliance
• Support year end audit process and liaise with external accountants/auditors
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to support strategic planning and commercial decisions
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and implement robust financial controls
• Support system and process improvements as the business scales
• Manage and develop a small finance team

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar role within an industry environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, stock, or product based businesses (automotive or engineering sectors ideal but not essential)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to non finance stakeholders
• Strong systems skills, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Proficiency in the use of AI tools to aid productivity.
• Knowledge of Exact accounting system would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Proactive, hands on approach with a commercial mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in the strategic growth of a successful and innovative business
• Collaborative and forward thinking working environment
• Convenient location in Shenstone with on-site parking and close proximity to Shenstone train station
• Opportunity for equity participation may be available for a suitable candidate