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Gleeson Recruitment Group are exclusively working with a local market leader in South Birmingham, looking to recruit a Financial Controller. This role will play a pivotal role in driving financial success within a thriving organisation, working alongside the Finance Director and other senior leaders across the business.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end management of the finance function. This is a key role, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business's performance. Key responsibilities include:
- Producing accurate financial reports and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Leading the preparation for audits and acting as the primary point of contact.
- Overseeing the budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic decision-making.
- Managing bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Supervising and mentoring a small, high-performing transactional team.
The Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Financial Controller role will be:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA/CGMA) with proven post-qualification experience.
- Experienced in leading a finance function, ideally within an SME or similar environment.
- Proficient in financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement.
- A strong communicator and leader, capable of inspiring and developing a team.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for business growth.
- Degree in accountancy, business or economics.
What's on Offer?
- Base Salary: Up to £80,000
- Car Allowance and Bonus: Rewarding your success.
- Benefits Package: Including pension, health benefits, and more.
- A chance to work with a supportive, market-leading team in a thriving industry sector.
- Career progression opportunities in a business that values and invests in its people.
This is your chance to join a respected organisation, where your expertise will shape the future of the finance function.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
