Job Description
Pineapple are on the hunt for a commercially-minded Financial Controller to join our Clients Senior Management Team and take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations.
This is a high-impact role within a successful, Worcestershire based company, that will see you report directly to the Board/Finance Director.
You will be tasked with bridging the gap between technical accounting excellence and commercial strategy, ensuring the finance function is "best-in-class" while supporting the wider business in achieving its long-term objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Direct management and mentoring of the finance function, fostering a collaborative environment and driving professional standards across the team.
* Financial Control: Full oversight of the month-end process, ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet and the delivery of accurate, timely management information.
* Planning & Analysis: Coordinating the annual budgeting process and providing insightful forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
* Compliance & Audit: Managing the year-end statutory process, tax compliance, and maintaining a robust internal control framework.
* Business Partnering: Acting as a key advisor to non-finance department heads, translating complex data into actionable commercial insights.
* Systems & Change: Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance reporting tools, and improve overall departmental efficiency.
Your Profile
We are seeking a proactive, fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will ideally demonstrate:
* Proven experience (7 years +) in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager capacity.
* A natural ability to lead and develop people, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence at a senior level.
* A methodical approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.
Benefits & Rewards
In addition to a competitive base salary, the successful candidate will benefit from:
* Performance-Related Bonus
* Enhanced Company Pension
* Private Healthcare & Wellness Benefits
* Life Assurance
Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is acting as a Preferred Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.