Financial Controller

Robert Half Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the finance function within a high-growth business. This newly created role offers the chance to work closely with the CFO and lead a finance team, shaping financial strategy and processes. Candidates must be ACA qualified with strong experience in financial reporting. A proactive mindset and a desire to impact a dynamic business are essential. This position serves as a clear route toward a Finance Director role.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified, ideally trained in a Big 4 or top-tier accounting firm.
• Looking for a first or second move from practice into an ambitious, high-growth business.
• Strong technical grounding in financial reporting and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and month-end close.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small, high-performing finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

ACA qualification

Job description

Overview

Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, investment-led business in Birmingham to appoint a Financial Controller.

This is a newly created role following a period of sustained expansion and private investment, offering significant exposure to the senior leadership team and a clear route to Finance Director as the business continues its growth trajectory.

Working closely with the CFO, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a small team, and help shape the financial strategy as the business scales - both organically and through acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and month-end close.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small, high-performing finance team.
• Implement process improvements and strengthen financial governance.
• Support the integration of new acquisitions and drive reporting consistency across the group.
• Prepare insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.

About You / Qualifications

• ACA qualified, ideally trained in a Big 4 or top-tier accounting firm.
• Looking for a first or second move from practice into an ambitious, high-growth business.
• Strong technical grounding in financial reporting and controls, with the confidence to partner at board level.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance day-to-day rigour with strategic input.
• Proactive, curious, and driven - someone who wants to make an impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• This role offers a genuine opportunity to build a career in a dynamic, forward-thinking business backed by ambitious investors.

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