About the Business An opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation as Financial Controller, based in Birmingham city centre. With a modern city centre office and a hybrid working model (three days in the office), this position combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial oversight in a collaborative and forward-thinking business. The business itself is in professional services, so you will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and properly business partner external clients! Main Duties: As Financial Controller, your main duties include: * Support the finance team in delivering high-quality reporting and services to clients within agreed deadlines, ensuring all outputs are accurate, timely and robust. * Monitor and drive achievement of agreed client KPIs and service level standards. * Lead the onboarding and offboarding of entities, acquisitions and transactions, ensuring smooth transitions and strong governance. * Take ownership of client-focused improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and service delivery. * Oversee the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly financial reports, bank reconciliations and supporting schedules, assisting with internal and external reviews as required. * Review and prepare annual reconciliations, budgets, forecasts and business plans, providing detailed variance analysis and clear commentary. * Act as the primary finance contact for clients, leading meetings and building strong, professional relationships. * Collaborate closely with operational and cross-functional teams across multiple locations to achieve shared objectives. * Ensure balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and review of VAT returns, payables, receivables, accruals, deferred income and prepayments, while providing guidance on cash flow management. * Drive continuous improvement by reviewing systems, processes and controls, while mentoring and developing team members to promote best practice and high performance. Location / Office / Culture The role is based in Birmingham city centre, offering an excellent working environment with outstanding local amenities and transport links. The organisation operates a hybrid working model with three days in the office. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, professional environment that partners with a portfolio of well-known and reputable businesses. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or QBE with strong, demonstrable professional services sector experience. * Proven leadership experience within a multi-disciplinary or cross-functional environment. * Strong track record of operating effectively within a fast-paced finance function. * Ability to manage competing deadlines and perform effectively under pressure. * Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Why Join the business * Hybrid working model (3 days in a modern Birmingham city centre office, 2 days remote). * Take full ownership of managing and mentoring your own team. * Professional development support and ongoing training opportunities. * Collaborative, supportive team culture within a modern working environment. About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: DT65502