Financial Controller – Birmingham

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join an established, privately‑owned group of companies based in Rubery, Birmingham. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will own the day‑to‑day finance function, lead the finance team and deliver accurate financial information and commercial insight to support the business’s continued growth.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, reporting and forecasts
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management
• Bank and balance‑sheet reconciliations
• VAT, PAYE and CIS reporting
• Oversight of monthly payroll
• Year‑end accounts and liaison with external auditors
• Management and development of the finance team
• Maintenance of fixed‑asset registers
• Development of financial controls, systems and processes
• Supporting departmental managers with budgets and performance
• Providing commercial analysis and insight to the Managing Director
• Identifying cost‑saving opportunities and performance improvements
• Supporting the MD and Board with financial strategy, investment decisions and ad‑hoc projects

Required profile

• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow experience
• Good understanding of balance‑sheet controls and reconciliations
• Experience managing or developing finance staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with confidence to work directly with senior management
• Experience within construction, distribution or a similar SME environment (advantageous)

Required skills

• Excel
• Accounting systems
• CIS
• Pegasus Opera