Financial Controller

4 hours ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Scaled Full time

Financial Controller (9–12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Birmingham (Office-Based)

Fixed-Term Contract | 9–12 Months

Must have the right to work in the UK

Scaled are working with a leading recruitment firm who are looking for an experienced
Financial Controller
to lead and strengthen the organisation's financial operations during a critical period.

This role will play a key part in ensuring strong financial control, delivering timely and insightful reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive sustainable business growth.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who will bring strong technical expertise and a commercial mindset, with the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while providing high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders and the board.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Daily Banking & Cash Management:
    Oversee daily banking activities, monitor cash balances, and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
  • Weekly Cashflow Reporting:
    Prepare and maintain accurate weekly cashflow forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending actions.
  • Weekly Debt & Treasury Reporting:
    Produce weekly debt reports, monitor compliance with covenants, and manage treasury activities to optimise funding and working capital.
  • Weekly Financial Forecasting:
    Deliver updated weekly forecasts including revenue, cost, margin, and cash projections to support agile business planning.
  • Monthly Month-End Close:
    Lead and review the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards.
  • Board Pack Preparation:
    Produce clear, insightful monthly board packs including financial statements, KPIs, variance analysis, and commentary.
  • Treasury Management:
    Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, investment decisions, and cash optimisation strategies.
  • Weekly Creditor Payments:
    Oversee the weekly creditors run, ensuring timely payments, supplier management, and alignment with cashflow priorities.
  • Added Value / Business Partnering:
    Provide strategic financial insight, identify opportunities to drive efficiency, profitability, and operational improvement across the business.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise
  • Proven experience in cashflow forecasting, treasury, and debt management
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach

Requirements

  • 2:1 degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Ideally completed a placement year or gained relevant practical experience
  • Full right to work in the UK

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-impact finance function
  • Exposure to senior leadership and board-level decision-making
  • A varied role combining operational finance with strategic insight
  • Fixed-term opportunity ideal for gaining strong commercial and leadership experience

If you're a capable and driven finance professional looking for a meaningful interim role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.

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