Position: Financial Controller

Salary: £75,000 – £85,00

Benefits: Car Allowance + bonus + Private medical cover + Life assurance policy

Location: Home based with national travel. West Midlands is considered a good location

Mainstay Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a high-growth facilities management business to recruit an accomplished Financial Controller.

We are seeking a technically strong and experienced finance professional to lead the financial control function within a dynamic and expanding operation valued at over £800 million. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role responsible for statutory reporting, treasury management, IFRS compliance, and the ongoing integrity of financial governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) team and manage the relationship with an offshore finance service provider handling transactional finance, payments, and cashflow processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely statutory accounts and oversee external audits.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements across Companies House, HMRC, and other bodies.
• Manage tax affairs including Corporation Tax, VAT, and CIS, while driving continuous improvements in financial processes.
• Oversee treasury operations including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships, supplier payments, and credit facilities.
• Maintain a compliant and auditable fixed asset register, applying consistent governance to capital investment and depreciation.
• Act as custodian of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and proactive resolution of anomalies.
• Collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners to promote a strong culture of control and best practice across the finance function.
• Produce technical accounting papers and support the business with expert guidance on complex developments and strategic bids.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation is available for monthly and year-end closings.

Candidate Profile:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge across varied business functions.
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance, and supporting decision-making with sound financial insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and ideally SAP or equivalent ERP system knowledge.
• Understanding of P2P processes with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Track record of successfully managing remote teams and third-party providers.

What You Can Expect:

• Frequent engagement with senior stakeholders in a highly visible, strategic role.
• The opportunity to shape financial operations in a business with long-term secured contracts and ambitious growth plans.
• Flexible working arrangement (home-based with travel across the UK when required).

If you’re a confident finance leader with deep technical knowledge and a passion for operational excellence, this is a compelling opportunity to influence the future of a growing, purpose-driven business. To apply or find out more, please submit your CV for consideration

This vacancy is being advertised by Mainstay Recruitment, acting as a recruitment business.