Financial Controller

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Increased annual leave with service

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to own the finance function and work directly with an experienced Finance Director in Sutton Coldfield. You will manage day-to-day financial control, reporting, compliance and lead a small team to ensure timely, accurate information for decision-making.

This role requires an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or QBE), with strong management accounting, budgeting and UK statutory reporting experience within an SME.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function, manage monthly reporting processes, budgeting and forecasting, and maintain robust financial controls.
• Ensure VAT returns and related reporting obligations are completed accurately.
• Support year-end accounts preparation and external audits.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

UK GAAP / statutory reporting

VAT compliance

AML regulatory experience

Advanced Excel

Staff management

SME experience

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification or QBE

Tools

Excel

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

We're looking for an experienced and commercially aware finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a practical, hands-on approach.

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.

What's on Offer?

• Salary in the region of £60,000 DOE
• Private healthcare
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with service
• A broad and varied Financial Controller position
• Direct support and mentorship from an experienced Finance Director
• Exposure to finance, treasury, compliance and operational reporting
• Genuine autonomy and ownership within a close-knit team

Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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