Financial Controller

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Shirley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run SME in electrical products distribution is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial controls and budgeting. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in both SME and corporate environments, capable of shaping the company's financial strategy. This role offers potential for progression into a Finance Director position, contributing to the company's ambitious growth plans.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence business direction

Potential for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a growing SME and larger corporate environment.
• Track record of supplying accurate, timely information to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Present financial information and insights to the board and senior leadership.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Tools

Access accounting software

Job description

Overview

Location: Solihull (On-site)

Salary: Up to £65,000

Exclusive Opportunity

About the Company: Four Squared Recruitment are proud to be exclusively working with a well-established, family-run SME in the electrical products distribution sector, supplying over 4,000 product lines to clients across the UK and internationally.

With a team of 50 and ambitious plans to grow to £30 million turnover by 2030, this business operates in GBP, USD, and EUR, and is investing in building a robust finance function to support its next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

You'll be the finance lead, working closely with the Sales, Technical, and Commercial Directors, and reporting directly to the board. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of financial controls, budgeting, and forecasting, and play a key part in shaping the company's financial strategy.

Financial Controller Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Develop and enforce robust internal controls and financial governance
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk
• Oversee tax compliance, VAT, and liaise with HMRC
• Support strategic planning with financial modelling and forecasting
• Present financial information and insights to the board and senior leadership
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and external advisors
• Mentor junior staff and help build a high-performing finance team as the business grows

Financial Controller Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
• Experience in a growing SME and larger corporate environment
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence decision-making
• Analytical by nature, with a keen eye for detail and process improvement
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; confident presenting to the board
• Experience with Access accounting software (desirable)
• Track record of supplying accurate, timely information to senior stakeholders

Why Apply?

• Be part of a close-knit, ambitious team with real influence on business direction
• Opportunity to shape the finance function and drive best practice
• Progression: This role could evolve into a Finance Director position as the business matures