Strategic Financial Controller | Lead Growth & Performance

TBC; Lickey End; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or annual car allowance

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

24/7 GP access

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a Financial Controller in Bromsgrove to lead a sizeable finance function, reporting to the CFO. The role centers on transforming finance into a proactive business partner, overseeing accounts, payroll and credit control, and delivering robust financial reporting with commercial impact.

You'll manage a team of over 20 professionals, drive budgeting and cash flow, and partner with operational leaders to improve profitability while supporting transformation

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a proven track record in finance leadership and business partnering.
• Experience leading sizeable finance teams and delivering commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Own monthly management accounts and reporting cycles.
• Deliver meaningful commercial insights to senior leadership.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Build strong relationships across operations and commercial teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and performance.
• Lead finance systems, process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance standards.
• Support strategic finance projects and future transformation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

The Best Connection is seeking a Financial Controller in Bromsgrove to lead a sizeable finance function, reporting to the CFO. The role centers on transforming finance into a proactive business partner, overseeing accounts, payroll and credit control, and delivering robust financial reporting with commercial impact.

You'll manage a team of over 20 professionals, drive budgeting and cash flow, and partner with operational leaders to improve profitability while supporting transformation