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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
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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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