Financial Controller & MLRO - Strategic Finance Leader

ASC Connections; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing, ambitious business in a niche sector. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead a small finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders and the Board to deliver robust financial leadership and compliance.

You will oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, VAT and regulatory reporting, and year-end processes, while acting as MLRO and maintaining AML/CTF controls.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification required; QBE considered.
• Experience as Financial Controller or equivalent role.
• Proven ability to lead a small finance team and collaborate with senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Experience with AML/CTF compliance and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly sales, margins and performance reports.
• Month-end close, journals and reconciliations; variance analysis for decision-making.
• Budgetary control, forecasting, and risk analysis.
• Reconcile VAT, import duties and tax liabilities; prepare VAT returns.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure audit readiness; year-end accounts.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with external provider; support tax submissions.
• Act as MLRO ensuring AML/CTF compliance and regulator liaison.
• Support corporate tax requirements and hedging activities per policy.
• Collaborate with CEO, Board and senior colleagues to drive growth.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

VAT/compliance

AML/CTF compliance

Payroll coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

ASC Connections Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing, ambitious business in a niche sector. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead a small finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders and the Board to deliver robust financial leadership and compliance.

You will oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, VAT and regulatory reporting, and year-end processes, while acting as MLRO and maintaining AML/CTF controls.