Talent.com
Robert Half
Financial Controller (no.1)Robert Half • England, Staffordshire, Lichfield
Financial Controller (no.1)

Financial Controller (no.1)

Robert Half • England, Staffordshire, Lichfield
12 days ago
Salary
£70,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Robert Half are partnering with a fast‑growing events business operating across the UK and Europe. With major clients, cutting‑edge technology and an outstanding sector reputation, the leadership team is now seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function.

With a base near Lichfield, this Financial Controller role combines multi‑site leadership with international exposure.

This is a role for someone who wants ownership, influence, and the chance to shape a finance function as the business continues to scale.

  • Finance Ownership - Responsibility for the finance function, reporting directly to the MD and shareholders.
  • Team Leadership - Oversee a longstanding team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.
  • Cashflow Management - Tight control and forecasting in a capital‑intensive, equipment‑heavy business.
  • Reporting - statutory reporting, produce timely management accounts, and maintain robust financial records.
  • Margin & Overhead Review - Analyse performance, challenge assumptions, and drive profitability.
  • Balance Sheet Integrity - Perform and review reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • International Liaison - Plan future European finance needs.
  • Budgeting & Financial Planning - Build budgets, forecasts, and long‑range financial plans.
  • Insurance & Contract Negotiation - Lead renewals and negotiate commercial terms.
  • Systems & Process Improvement - Review systems, prepare for a software upgrade, modernise processes.
  • Funding Provider Management - Maintain strong relationships and negotiate effectively with lenders.

Candidate Profile:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller in an SME.
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50.
  • Experience managing payroll and HR processes.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • Confident communicator, comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

Create a job alert for this search

Financial Controller (no.1) • England, Staffordshire, Lichfield

Similar jobs

Strategic Financial Controller: Path to Finance Director

Wallace Hind Selection LTDCoventry, England, GB
Full-time

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller for a well established building and civil engineering company with 40+ years in the East Midlands and Northern Home Counties.... Show more

 • Promoted

Group Financial Controller

AcqhiredWest Midlands, England, GB
Full-time

Healthcare, Property, Recruitment (Multi-entity group).International operations across 6 countries.Country FCs, Management Accountants, AP/AR Leads).The Group Financial Controller is the financial ... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting

CroweWest Midlands, England, GB
Permanent

Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting.You will be responsible for ensuring clients’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner while identifying opportunities for added value.Assisting in the ... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Controller

Astute Recruitment LimitedBurton-on-Trent, ENG, GB
Full-time

We have partnered with a high growth manufacturing business to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller able to take responsibility for the full financial management of the business; ensuring robu... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Controller

Henderson ScottMetropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, GB
Full-time

Henderson Scott Finance and Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an engineering and manufacturing business based in South Birmingham.This is a No2 role to the FD, and will b... Show more

 • Promoted

Strategic Financial Reporting Lead (Hybrid)

VIVO DefenceWest Midlands, England, GB
Full-time

VIVO Defence is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join our Finance team in a hybrid Birmingham-based role.You will ensure all statutory and shareholder reporting obligations are... Show more

 • Promoted

Interim Finance Director

Morgan Parkes RecruitmentRoyal Leamington Spa, ENG, GB
Temporary

Interim Finance DirectorLocation: Leamington (Hybrid 40% to 60% office based)Contract: Interim Up to 5 MonthsSalary: £60,000 pro rataBenefits: 7% Employer Pension Contribution | Private Healt... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTDEtwall, ENG, GB
Full-time +1

Package: £35,000- £50,000, Hybrid working, Flexible/Part time options, excellent holiday allowance and healthcare schemes.Working Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (Part-time and flexib... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Controller

Warner Recruitment Ltd.Daventry,East Midlands,UK
£55,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply

Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?.Warner Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and successful busine... Show more

Sap Finance Control Consultant

Tata Consultancy ServicesRoyal Leamington Spa, England, GB
Full-time +1

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in SAP FICO?.We have an exciting role for you –.SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO) solutions for a leading global automotive manufacturer.The role focuse... Show more

 • Promoted

Manufacturing Financial Controller | Path to FD

Henderson ScottMetropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, GB
Full-time

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Controller to join an engineering and manufacturing business in Solihull.This pivotal role functions as the No2 to the FD, requiring substantial ma... Show more

 • Promoted

Multi-Site Finance Controller – Growth‑Driven Pub Group

Blue StoopsQuarndon, England, GB
Full-time

Blue Stoops is seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance across their growing pub business.The role requires overseeing the finance function for multiple entities while ensuring compliance and... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Reporting Lead

CroweWest Midlands, England, GB
Full-time

Crowe is seeking an Assistant Manager in Financial Reporting based in West Midlands, England.In this role, you will ensure that clients' needs are met efficiently while identifying opportunities fo... Show more

 • Promoted

Residential Team Leader

Para GroupEtwall, ENG, GB
Full-time +1

Residential Children's Home in.Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week).Sleep-in Rate:£65 per sleep-in (included in total salary package).Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential".This is... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Controller

Wallace Hind SelectionCoventry, England, GB
Full-time

Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Coventry, Leicester, Peterborough, Cambridge.The successful candidate will aspire to move into an organisation with aggressive growth expectations, where their ... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Controller: Path to Finance Director Construction

Wallace Hind SelectionCoventry, England, GB
Full-time

Wallace Hind Selection is working with a growing construction company in the East Midlands and Northern Home Counties to recruit a Financial Controller.You will lead a commercially focussed finance... Show more

 • Promoted

Manufacturing Financial Controller MultiSite Costing

SF PartnersBurton upon Trent, England, GB
Full-time

A leading UK manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage financial control and reporting across two sites in the UK.The ideal candidate will be a qualified accou... Show more

 • Promoted

Employed Financial Adviser

TEMPLEGATE RECRUITMENT LIMITEDEtwall, ENG, GB
Full-time

Specialist Recruiters in Financial Services.Derby (Office-Based Initially, Hybrid Working Available After Successful Probation Period).Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission.Uncapped commission with no... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Financial Controller

Vectis Recruitment LimitedEtwall, ENG, GB
Full-time

A sector leading manufacturing group have retained Vectis Recruitment to manage the appointment of a Deputy Financial Controller to join the team.Offering a defined career development opportunity, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Global Group Financial Controller

AcqhiredWest Midlands, England, GB
Full-time

A multi-entity group in the healthcare sector is seeking a hands-on Group Financial Controller to drive financial operations and statutory compliance across international entities.This role require... Show more