Financial Controller
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000 to £70,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV1 4HW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
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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