Financial Controller FTC

Transaction Recruitment; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected recruitment agency seeks an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract with potential for permanence. This senior role requires leadership in financial strategy and team management at their Kidderminster office, offering a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualifications and a proven track record in finance leadership. Join a supportive culture that values collaboration and team success while enjoying competitive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Fantastic overall benefits

Flexible working in a modern environment

Generous holiday days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a finance team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across complex organisations.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritise and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of the annual budget.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare the Annual Report and statutory financial statements.

Skills

Lead, develop, and motivate a finance team

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strategic thinker

Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

Highly organized and resilient

Education

ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a 6 month contract with the chance to go permanent.

About the Business

An opportunity to be an Interim Financial Controller for a well‑respected, exciting business based at the Kidderminster head office. This is a senior finance leadership role within a well‑established, purpose‑driven organisation with a strong public profile and a long‑term focus on sustainability. The Interim Financial Controller will be a key member of the senior management team, providing clear financial insight to support decision‑making.

Main Duties

• Lead the preparation, management, and delivery of the annual budget
• Produce accurate, insightful management information for senior leadership and governance bodies
• Provide financial analysis and advice to support commercial planning and strategic decision‑making
• Present and explain regular financial performance reports to the Board
• Participate in and provide financial input to relevant committees and working groups
• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team, including performance appraisals and professional development
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and accounting processes
• Develop and enhance the functionality of transactional and reporting systems
• Coordinate the organisation and preparation of the Annual General Meeting, including statutory notifications
• Attend the Annual General Meeting and present financial performance to stakeholders
• Establish robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting frameworks to ensure major projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Prepare the Annual Report and statutory financial statements
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Lead system and process improvement initiatives to improve management information and deliver cost efficiencies
• Oversee the finance team's delivery of monthly reporting, year‑end processes, indirect tax returns, and payroll services
• Build the long‑term capacity and capability of the finance function
• Undertake additional duties as required to support organisational objectives

Location / Office / Culture

The role offers hybrid working, with three days per week based in the Kidderminster office, supporting a healthy balance between flexibility and collaboration. The office environment is friendly and professional, with a close‑knit culture that values teamwork, open communication, and working together on shared goals, providing regular opportunities to engage closely with colleagues across the organisation.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified accountant
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a finance team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across complex organisations
• Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritise, problem‑solve, and manage competing demands
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Highly organised, resilient, and effective under pressure

Why Join the business

• Fantastic overall benefit
• Fantastic managers – many of which have been promoted internally
• Flexible working in a modern environment
• A company with a track record of internal progression
• Generous holiday days

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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