Financial Controller in Wolverhampton, West Midlands

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong Financial Controller to join a well-established engineering business based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers significant visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to influence operational and strategic decision-making while leading a capable finance team.

This position would particularly suit an ACA qualified accountant seeking a move to FC level within a broad commercial leadership role, or an experienced Financial Controller looking to join a business undergoing continued growth and transformation.

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, high-quality reporting and insightful analysis that supports business performance.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing commercial challenge, driving process improvements and supporting key strategic projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities
• Delivering high-quality financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Overseeing cash flow forecasting and treasury management
• Leading external audit relationships and statutory compliance requirements
• Managing VAT, corporation tax and payroll compliance
• Supporting group reporting and ensuring strong financial controls across the business
• Driving improvements in financial reporting, systems and ERP capability
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across the business.

You will ideally possess:

• ACA qualification (ideally acquired within a Big Four or Top 10 practice environment)
• Strong technical financial reporting and statutory accounting knowledge
• Experience operating within a group reporting environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience partnering with operational and non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams

What's on offer:

£85,000 - £95,000 plus car allowance, bonus, benefits

Based in Wolverhampton (hybrid)

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