Your new company Hays is proud to be working exclusively with a well‑established and highly successful organisation based in Telford, Shropshire. With a strong reputation for excellence and continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial direction of a thriving business while contributing to its long‑term strategic objectives. Your new role As the Financial Controller, you will play a key role, providing strategic financial oversight and ensuring the continued financial health of the organisation. You will lead a small, dedicated accounting team and take responsibility for the full spectrum of financial management and reporting activities. Key duties include: Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring high performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of all financial outputs. Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary to support informed decision‑making. Preparing annual statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards and liaising with external auditors as required. Managing the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with operational stakeholders to develop accurate financial plans. Ensuring timely and compliant submission of tax returns, including VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filings. Conducting detailed financial analysis, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and drive business performance. What you'll need to succeed You may be fully qualified or qualified by experience, but above all, you will be a hands‑on and proactive finance leader. You will demonstrate the ability to operate effectively as part of a Senior Leadership Team while also being willing to support and guide the finance team with day‑to‑day tasks when needed. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to influence key stakeholders are essential for success in this role. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and forward‑thinking organisation that values its people. You will benefit from a supportive and collaborative working culture, alongside a competitive benefits package and genuine opportunities for professional development and career growth. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk