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Financial Controller

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Job Function:

    Finance

  • Sector:

    Other

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £60000 - £65000.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Raj Baden

  • Contact email:

    raj.baden@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2884_1765220555

  • Published:

    about 20 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    08 March 2026

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    Raj Baden

My client a Private Equity backed support services business is seeking a Financial Controller based in Birmingham

Supporting thousands of customers annually my client is a leader in its field of mandatory support services from its central office based in Birmingham.

As Financial Controller reporting to the Finance Director you will oversee the finance function, managing a team of four and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

Duties will include:

  • Month-End Close & Reporting
    • Leading and coordinating the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
    • Reviewing reconciliations, journals, and adjustments prepared by the team
    • Delivering consolidated financial statements and management accounts
  • Board Pack Preparation & Analysis
    • Preparing comprehensive board packs including financial commentary, KPIs, and variance analysis
    • Providing clear insights into performance drivers, risks, and opportunities
    • Supporting senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis for strategic decision-making
  • Bad Debt Management
    • Monitoring receivables and oversee credit control processes
    • Identifying assessing, and managing bad debt exposure
    • Implementing policies to minimise credit risk and improve collections
  • Team Leadership
    • Managing and mentoring a team of four finance professionals
    • Allocating responsibilities, review outputs, and fostering professional development
    • Promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

The most suitable application for this Financial Controller position will be:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and consolidation
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to produce clear commentary for senior stakeholders
  • Leadership experience managing small finance teams
  • Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel
  • Detail-oriented yet capable of seeing the bigger picture
  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Up to £65,000 plus benefits and hybrid working

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.