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Salary: 75,000 - 85,00
Benefits: Car Allowance + bonus + Private medical cover + Life assurance policy
Location: Home based with national travel. West Midlands is considered a good location
Mainstay Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a high-growth facilities management business to recruit an accomplished Financial Controller.
We are seeking a technically strong and experienced finance professional to lead the financial control function within a dynamic and expanding operation valued at over 800 million. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role responsible for statutory reporting, treasury management, IFRS compliance, and the ongoing integrity of financial governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) team and manage the relationship with an offshore finance service provider handling transactional finance, payments, and cashflow processes.
- Deliver accurate and timely statutory accounts and oversee external audits.
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements across Companies House, HMRC, and other bodies.
- Manage tax affairs including Corporation Tax, VAT, and CIS, while driving continuous improvements in financial processes.
- Oversee treasury operations including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships, supplier payments, and credit facilities.
- Maintain a compliant and auditable fixed asset register, applying consistent governance to capital investment and depreciation.
- Act as custodian of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and proactive resolution of anomalies.
- Collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners to promote a strong culture of control and best practice across the finance function.
- Produce technical accounting papers and support the business with expert guidance on complex developments and strategic bids.
- Ensure audit-ready documentation is available for monthly and year-end closings.
Candidate Profile:
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Strong technical expertise in IFRS and statutory reporting.
- Proven ability to influence and challenge across varied business functions.
- Experience managing audits, tax compliance, and supporting decision-making with sound financial insights.
- Advanced Excel skills and ideally SAP or equivalent ERP system knowledge.
- Understanding of P2P processes with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Track record of successfully managing remote teams and third-party providers.
What You Can Expect:
- Frequent engagement with senior stakeholders in a highly visible, strategic role.
- The opportunity to shape financial operations in a business with long-term secured contracts and ambitious growth plans.
- Flexible working arrangement (home-based with travel across the UK when required).
If you're a confident finance leader with deep technical knowledge and a passion for operational excellence, this is a compelling opportunity to influence the future of a growing, purpose-driven business. To apply or find out more, please submit your CV for consideration
This vacancy is being advertised by Mainstay Recruitment, acting as a recruitment business.
