Financial Controller/Director (No.1)

Staging It; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Birmingham-based business is seeking a Financial Controller/Director to lead the finance function. This role offers hands-on leadership, overseeing finance operations, managing budgets, and collaborating closely with the Managing Director. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and leadership experience in an SME environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an SME environment.
• Experience in regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day finance operations and month-end close.
• Producing management accounts, board reports, and forecasts.
• Managing budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Accounting

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a respected Birmingham-based business to appoint a Financial Controller / Director (No.1) to lead the finance function in a broad and high-impact role. This is a hands-on leadership position offering full ownership of finance, close collaboration with the Managing Director, and the chance to influence performance across a diverse portfolio.

The Role

1. Leading day-to-day finance operations and month-end close
2. Producing management accounts, board reports, and forecasts
3. Managing budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning
4. Overseeing payroll, VAT, and statutory reporting
5. Partnering with the leadership team to deliver financial insight and commercial support
6. Negotiating key contracts with suppliers and utilities
7. Leading a small finance/admin team
8. Liaising with auditors, banks, HMRC, and regulators
9. Driving continuous improvement and process efficiencies
10. Supporting strategic growth plans and investment appraisals

About You

1. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
2. Proven track record in an SME environment
3. Strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness
4. Confident communicator with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
5. Adaptable, proactive, and hands-on - comfortable in a varied role
6. Experience in regulated sectors
7. Leadership experience, even of small teams

Why Apply?

1. Key leadership position with direct influence on strategy and performance
2. Join a values-driven, financially stable SME with a strong heritage
3. Broad role with exposure to both operational and strategic finance
4. Close collaboration with the MD and senior leadership team
5. Supportive and collaborative working environment

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting