Financial Controller

Four Squared

Sutton Coldfield

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Increasing annual leave entitlement

Direct mentorship from FinanceDirector

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

Four Squared is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller in Sutton Coldfield to own the finance function, manage month-end, budgeting and AML oversight, and work directly with the Finance Director. You’ll lead a small team, ensure robust controls, and provide timely financial information to drive decision-making.

The role offers direct mentorship from an experienced FD, broad exposure to treasury, regulatory reporting, and a growing SME environment with clear autonomy and ownership.

Qualifications

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE with proven finance leadership.
Experience as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
Experience in SME environment; knowledge of UK standards and VAT.
AML experience including MLRO responsibilities.
Advanced Excel skills; experience supervising finance staff.

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly reporting, control processes and pack preparation.
Coordinate budgeting and forecasting cycles and variance analysis.
Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting and risk monitoring.
Ensure VAT returns and regulatory reporting compliance.
Maintain AML controls and MLRO responsibilities.
Lead and develop the finance team; support Finance Director.

Skills

Qualified by Experience

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

VAT compliance

AML & MLRO responsibilities

Advanced Excel

Staff supervision

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

QBE

Job description

Are you a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys being at the heart of the numbers rather than sat at a strategic distance from them? Looking for a role where you can take ownership of the finance function, work directly alongside an experienced Finance Director, and make a real impact within a growing business? We are delighted to be supporting a well-established business operating within a regulated trading and distribution environment in the search for a Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a stable and growing organisation in a broad, hands-on role based in Sutton Coldfield. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take responsibility for day-to-day financial control, reporting, compliance and team management, ensuring the business has accurate and timely financial information to support key decision-making. This role would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the detail, taking ownership of reporting processes, and leading a small finance team while maintaining high levels of accuracy and control.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you'll oversee the finance function, manage monthly reporting processes, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensure robust financial controls are maintained across the business. You'll also take responsibility for compliance activities, including AML oversight, while supporting treasury and risk management processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

Produce accurate monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
Oversee month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting.
Prepare variance analysis and commentary to support business performance reviews.
Ensure financial records are accurate, complete and audit-ready.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Monitor performance against budget and investigate key variances.
Support strategic planning through financial analysis and modelling.
Identify risks, trends and opportunities across the business.

Treasury & Risk Management

Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements.
Support day-to-day banking activities and treasury processes.
Assist with financial risk management activities, including exposure monitoring and hedging where applicable.
Maintain visibility of cash requirements and financial commitments.

Compliance & Governance

Oversee VAT returns and related reporting obligations.
Support year-end accounts preparation and external audits.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
Complete regulatory reporting and maintain accurate financial records.

AML & Regulatory Oversight

Act as the company's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
Maintain and develop AML policies, procedures and controls.
Ensure compliance with relevant financial crime legislation and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance on AML matters and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership

Manage and develop members of the finance team.
Support the wider Finance & Operations function when required.
Drive improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting.
Act as deputy to the Finance Director during periods of absence.

About You

Essential

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
Experience within an SME environment.
Knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
VAT and compliance experience.
AML experience, including MLRO responsibilities or exposure.
Advanced Excel skills.
Previous experience managing or supervising finance staff.

Desirable

Experience within a trading, distribution, manufacturing or regulated environment.
Treasury, foreign exchange or financial hedging experience.
Experience working with external auditors.
Corporation Tax knowledge.
Proven experience improving finance processes and controls.

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