Financial Controller FTC

Reed; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site onboarding

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive salary

Job summary

Reed is seeking a highly capable finance professional to join a PE-backed financial services group in Birmingham during a period of expansion. The role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract with a salary of £60,000-£65,000, on-site onboarding and a transition to 3-4 days per week in the office, supporting management accounts and regulatory compliance.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, manage budgets and cash flow, oversee payroll and supplier payments, ensure FCA compliance, liaise with

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required or equivalent.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience within financial services, ideally IFA or wealth management.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and financial compliance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll, supplier payments, invoicing and credit control.
• Ensure FCA compliance and financial controls.
• Liaise with auditors, accountants and external providers.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Support the Finance Director and senior leadership with financial planning and strategy.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

About the Business

An exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed financial services organisation during a significant period of expansion. The business is highly acquisitive, with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong pipeline of opportunities.

Operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment, the organisation is continuing to scale both organically and through acquisition. This role offers the opportunity to join a commercial, growth-focused finance function and work closely with senior leadership during an exciting stage of the company's journey.

Role Details

• Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
• Salary: £60,000-£65,000
• Location: Birmingham City Centre
• Working Pattern: Initially on-site during onboarding, moving to 3-4 days per week in the office thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll, supplier payments, invoicing and credit control.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and financial controls.
• Liaise with auditors, accountants and external providers.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Support the Finance Director and senior leadership with financial planning and strategy.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience within financial services, ideally IFA or wealth management.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and financial compliance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills.
• Confident using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.