Financial Controller

ASC Connections; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing, ambitious business in a specialist niche. You will provide strong financial leadership, manage a small finance team, and partner with the CEO and Board to drive performance and compliance.

You should be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified (or exceptional QBE candidates) and bring hands-on expertise in management reporting, budgeting, VAT/tax, and payroll coordination.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification preferred; QBE considered for exceptional candidates.
• Experience leading finance teams and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Strong reporting, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyse weekly sales, margin and performance reports.
• Manage month-end processes, including journals and reconciliations.
• Provide variance analysis and reporting to support CEO and Board decisions.
• Monitor budgets and lead forecasting, cash flow planning and risk analysis.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with an external provider.
• Oversee year-end accounts and statutory filings.
• MLRO responsibilities for the company.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Management reporting

Payroll coordination

Tax compliance

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Job description

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing, ambitious business operating within a specialist niche sector.

The business is seeking a commercially minded finance professional who can provide strong financial leadership while supporting the continued growth and development of the business. Applicants will ideally be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, although exceptional Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates will also be given full consideration.

Reporting directly to the CEO, The Financial Controller will lead a small team across finance and operational functions. This highly visible, hands-on position requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the Board.

The successful candidate will ensure robust financial management, deliver accurate and timely reporting, maintain effective financial controls, and ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyse weekly sales, margin and performance reports.
• Manage month-end processes, including journals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and financial reporting to support decision‑making by the CEO and Board.
• Monitor and control budgets across the business.
• Lead financial forecasting, cash flow planning and risk analysis activities.
• Reconcile VAT, import duties and related tax liabilities and prepare VAT returns.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory obligations.
• Support corporate tax compliance and maintain awareness of changing tax requirements.
• Oversee financial hedging activities in line with company policies.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete and audit‑ready.
• Coordinate the monthly payroll process through an external payroll provider.
• Manage year-end accounts and ensure all statutory filing deadlines are achieved.

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

In addition to the core responsibilities of Financial Controller, the successful candidate will assume the role of the Company's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

About You

You will be a proactive and hands‑on finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and growing business environment. Experience of working closely with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic decisions will be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding organisation where you can make a genuine impact and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.