Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Coventry is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. The role involves overseeing financial management, collaborating with directors, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with experience in managing financial operations in medium to large organizations. This position offers hybrid working and significant opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing financial control within a medium or large organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with directors to analyze financial performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and ensure timely submission.
• Monitor cash flow and manage working capital.
• Lead internal and external audit preparations.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Robert Walters - Financial Controller - Permanent - Coventry - Hybrid - £75,000-£85,000 per annum

Role details

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join their rapidly expanding business in Coventry. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and increased responsibility within the business as the team expands. The successful candidate will have full ownership over the finance team, working closely with company directors to maximise profits and make key strategic decisions.

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller

• Collaborate closely with company directors to analyse financial performance, identify growth opportunities, and implement strategies to maximise profitability.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while ensuring timely submission to senior management.
• Monitor cash flow, manage working capital requirements, and provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business.
• Lead the preparation for internal and external audits by maintaining robust controls and documentation throughout all financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including VAT returns, corporation tax submissions, and other regulatory filings as required.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of financial control within a medium or large organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate effectively across departments while building trust-based relationships.

What sets this company apart

This organisation offers the opportunity to be part of a fast growing organisation where your contributions directly shape its future success. You'll gain exposure to dynamic projects, rapid career development, and the chance to work alongside ambitious professionals driving meaningful change.

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