Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Birmingham

£50,000 to £65,000 Basic Salary DOE

Monday to Friday 9.5pm

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys both strategic decision-making and hands-on accounting? We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to take full ownership of our clients finance function. You’ll work closely with the Founder/CEO, combining day-to-day bookkeeping and credit control with forecasting, margin analysis, and high-level financial guidance.

The Ideal Candidate: Requirements & Qualifications

• Software Expertise: Must be an absolute Xero expert. Deep familiarity with its reporting, bank feeds, and add-ons is non-negotiable.
• Experience: 3+ years in a similar Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Bookkeeper role. Experience within wholesale, distribution, or import/export is a strong advantage.
• Credit Control Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills. You must be comfortable picking up the phone to chase money and assertive enough to enforce payment terms.
• Commercial Mindset: You understand the mechanics of business margins (cost vs. sell price) and can provide actionable advice to the CEO rather than just reporting the numbers.
• Independence: Highly self-motivated. You are comfortable being the sole finance person in the business and taking absolute accountability.

The Ideal Candidate

• Expert-level knowledge of Xero, including reporting, bank feeds, and integrations
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Bookkeeper role
• Strong credit control and communication skills with confidence managing collections
• Commercially astute with the ability to advise on profitability and business performance
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable operating as the sole finance lead
• Experience in wholesale, distribution, import/export, or product-based businesses is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of company accounts, bookkeeping, reconciliations, expenses, and financial processes
• Proactive credit control, chasing outstanding payments and managing debtor relationships
• Managing customer rebates, commission calculations, and monthly payroll support
• Producing accurate cash flow forecasts and advising on margins, pricing, and stock purchasing decisions
• Acting as the key liaison with external accountants for VAT, year-end accounts, and tax compliance
• Implementing robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with UK accounting regulations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• A pivotal role within an ambitious and growing tech company
• Direct collaboration with the Founder/CEO
• Pension scheme and genuine career progression opportunities