Financial Controller in Wolverhampton

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller.

Working hours: 08:00-17:00 Monday- Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Monitor and analyse stock valuation, inventory, and product costing.
• Review margins, profitability, and operational performance.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes.
• Ensure financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards are maintained.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and manage the finance team.
• Work closely with operational departments to drive business improvement and efficiency.

Requirements

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or FCCA).
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong background within a manufacturing or industrial SME environment.
• Proven experience with:
  • Management accounts
  • Stock and inventory control
  • Standard and product costing
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Cash flow management
  • Margin analysis
  • Month-end reporting
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Hands-on and proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to commute to Bilston and available within a reasonable notice period.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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