Financial Controller

The Best Connection Group Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function in a manufacturing SME. The role focuses on accuracy, control, and driving performance across cost centres and stock valuation.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, month-end processes and financial reporting, partnering with operational teams to improve profitability and business efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with membership or equivalent recognition.
• Experience leading finance in manufacturing/industrial SME advised.
• Proven track record in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Monitor stock valuation, inventory and product costing.
• Review margins, profitability and operational performance.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes.
• Ensure financial controls, compliance and reporting standards.

Skills

Management accounting

Inventory control

Product costing

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Margin analysis

Month-end reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/FCCA)

Job description

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller.

Working hours: 08:00-17:00 Monday- Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Monitor and analyse stock valuation, inventory, and product costing.
• Review margins, profitability, and operational performance.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes.
• Ensure financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards are maintained.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and manage the finance team.
• Work closely with operational departments to drive business improvement and efficiency.

Requirements

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or FCCA).
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong background within a manufacturing or industrial SME environment.
• Proven experience with:
• Management accounts
• Stock and inventory control
• Standard and product costing
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash flow management
• Margin analysis
• Month-end reporting
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Hands-on and proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to commute to Bilston and available within a reasonable notice period.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.