Strategic Financial Controller & MLRO for Growth

ASC Connections; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead a small finance and operations team in Birmingham. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the Board to deliver robust financial management, timely reporting and strong controls.

You will be an active finance leader with accounting expertise, capable of influencing strategic decisions and ensuring compliance with UK regulations in a growing business.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification preferred; exceptional QBE candidates considered.
• Experience leading finance teams and providing strategic financial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyse weekly sales, margin and performance reports.
• Manage month-end processes, including journals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Deliver variance analysis and financial reporting to support CEO and Board decisions.
• Monitor and control budgets across the business.
• Lead financial forecasting, cash flow planning and risk analysis.
• Reconcile VAT, import duties and related tax liabilities and prepare VAT returns.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory obligations.
• Support corporate tax compliance and awareness of changing tax requirements.
• Oversee financial hedging activities in line with company policies.
• Coordinate monthly payroll through an external provider.
• Manage year-end accounts and statutory filing deadlines.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Internal controls

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

ASC Connections is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead a small finance and operations team in Birmingham. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the Board to deliver robust financial management, timely reporting and strong controls.

You will be an active finance leader with accounting expertise, capable of influencing strategic decisions and ensuring compliance with UK regulations in a growing business.