Strategic Financial Controller – Hybrid

EA First; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A Private Equity backed firm in Birmingham is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the finance function and manage a team of four. Responsibilities include leading the month-end close process, preparing board packs, and managing bad debt. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong financial reporting skills and experience in team leadership. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and consolidation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing small finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function, managing a team of four.
• Lead and coordinate the month-end close process.
• Prepare comprehensive board packs with financial commentary.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

A Private Equity backed firm in Birmingham is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the finance function and manage a team of four. Responsibilities include leading the month-end close process, preparing board packs, and managing bad debt. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong financial reporting skills and experience in team leadership. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid working model.