Financial Controller

Location: WolverhamptonFull-Time | permanent

Reed Finance are working with a client who are seeking an ambitious and hands-on Financial Controller to join a growing business. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function, shape its future direction, and play a key role in driving business performance and strategic decision-making.

Reporting directly to SLT. This is far more than a traditional accounting role — it’s an opportunity to lead transformation, modernise processes, and build a best-in-class finance function while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for all aspects of finance, combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight. You will lead a small team, oversee reporting, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, helping to drive smarter, faster decisions across the business.

Finance Leadership & Ownership

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• Take full ownership of the finance function, partnering closely with SLT
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• Lead and develop a small finance team, providing guidance, structure, and support
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• Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external advisors
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• Build a scalable, efficient, and professional finance function aligned with future growth
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Reporting & Financial Management

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• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting packs
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• Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness
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• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes
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• Provide clear financial insight, including variance analysis and performance reporting
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Process Improvement & Transformation

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• Drive the transition from manual processes to efficient, automated workflows
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• Improve controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency across finance
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• Implement enhancements to systems, processes, and financial governance
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• Lead change effectively, engaging and developing the finance team throughout
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Treasury & Cash Flow

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• Oversee cash flow management, including a rolling forecast
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• Manage relationships with financial institutions
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• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, payroll, and tax
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Commercial & Strategic Support

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• Provide financial insight to support pricing, margins, and profitability
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• Develop KPI reporting to enable real-time decision-making
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• Support investor reporting, financial modelling, and strategic initiatives
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• Contribute to wider business planning and growth strategy
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Essential:

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• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
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• Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME environment
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• Proven track record of driving finance transformation and process improvement
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• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise
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• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
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• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance detail and strategic thinking
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• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
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• Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused
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