| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Accounting / Finance | Recruiter Reference: | MP-68130-31101 |
| URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | Basic salary of £65,000 - £72,000 dependent on experience and qualifications |
Financial Controller (£65,000 - £72,000 DOE)
Bromsgrove | Senior Finance Leadership Opportunity
Ready to lead, influence and transform?
At The Best Connection, we're looking for an exceptional Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-impact leadership position for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on driving performance, developing people, and delivering meaningful business insight.
If you're as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as well as playing a key part in the development of the function this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Opportunity
As Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day management of a sizeable finance function, leading teams across Accounts, Payroll and Credit Control. You'll oversee the delivery of accurate financial reporting while helping to transform finance from a traditional reporting function into a proactive, commercially focused business partner.
This is more than a financial control role. It's an opportunity to influence business performance, drive operational improvements and lead a team of over 20 finance professionals through the next stage of growth.
What You'll Be Doing
✅ Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
✅ Owning the monthly management accounts and reporting cycle
✅ Delivering meaningful commercial insights to senior leadership
✅ Driving budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
✅ Building strong relationships across operational and commercial teams
✅ Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and performance
✅ Leading finance systems, process improvement and automation initiatives
✅ Maintaining robust financial controls and governance standards
✅ Supporting strategic finance projects and future transformation plans
What We're Looking For
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a proven track record in finance leadership and business partnering.
You'll bring:
Bonus Points For
Experience within:
Why Join The Best Connection?
Founded in 1991, The Best Connection has grown into one of the UK's leading providers of flexible workforce solutions. In 2024, we became an Employee-Owned Trust, meaning our people share in our collective success.
We're ambitious, people-focused and committed to continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise will genuinely influence performance and future growth.
What's In It For You?
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❤️ Optional healthcare plan
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⏰ Working hours
Office based Monday to Friday
Up to 37.5 hours per week
1-hour lunch break each day
Be Part of Something Bigger
If you're a commercially minded finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Join The Best Connection and help shape the future of finance within one of the UK's most successful employee-owned businesses.