Financial Controller

On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a no.1 Financial Controller to join an established and growing business based in Dudley.

Reporting directly into the owner/ founder of the business, this role will have the opportunity to grow into Finance Director over time.

This is a hands on role, responsible for leading the finance function, maintaining strong financial control, and supporting commercial decision-making as the business scales.

Duties of the role will include:

• Managing and developing the finance team

• Overseeing month-end close, management accounts and balance sheet control

• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

• Financial oversight of multiple sites, including multiple P&Ls

• Commercial analysis of sales and margins

• Making strategic recommendations to the business

• Liaison with auditors and oversight of statutory reporting

• Driving improvements to finance processes and systems

• Working closely with the senior management team to improve overall profitability and growth

• Ad hoc projects within the team and wider business

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Proven hands-on Financial Controller (or similar) experience

• Multi-site retail experience is essential

• Strong people management experience

• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail

• Ambitious and driven to succeed