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

Financial Controller (no.1)

Robert Half • Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
13 days ago
Salary
£70,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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.

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