About the Role:

Our client is looking for a Financial Controller to step into a high-impact role within a business entering its next phase of growth. Working in a fast growing, ambitious business, you’ll take ownership of the finance function, building structure, strengthening controls and introducing forward looking insight to support confident decision making. You will be joining a business run by entrepreneurial Directors who move quickly and need a finance function that keeps pace.

Responsibilities:

This is not a maintenance role, this is a position where the right individual can really make their mark and add true value to the business. With a solid bookkeeping and admin foundation already in place, the business now needs a commercially minded finance leader, further developing processes, accelerating reporting and creating financial visibility. As the most senior finance professional, you’ll work closely with the Directors, shaping both the financial infrastructure and the strategic direction of the business as it continues to scale.

Skills:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or QBE with demonstrable financial controller-level experience
• Proven experience in a financial management or financial controller role, ideally within an owner-managed or SME business
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, Sage 50 or comparable SME accounting software
• Experience of managing all finance processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Month End Close
• Previous experience of implementing procurement processes and negotiating improved supplier terms
• History of building good credit control processes, monitoring cash collection and ensuring adherence to payment terms by key customers
• Experience in managing a finance team including development and appraisal of team members
• Confident preparing and presenting management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgeting and ad hoc finance reports
• Comfortable working directly with business owners and Directors, clear communicator who can translate numbers into decisions
• Organised, structured and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Knowledge of passenger transport industry would be desirable but not essential along with experience with vehicle leasing, hire purchase and vehicle asset management

About Prospect Coaches:

Our client is a fast-growing, family-run, multi-site coach operator based in the West Midlands. With two generations of the founding family still involved, the business combines strong family values with a clear growth strategy.

In recent years, it has expanded rapidly, growing its fleet, broadening its contract base, and opening a second depot in Birmingham. The ambition is clear: to become the leading transport partner for schools, sports organisations, and commercial clients across the region.

Established in 1956 and expanding into coach services in 1964, the company is now one of the region’s largest privately owned transport operators. It provides a full range of group travel solutions, from corporate hire and tours to local contracts. As an award-winning business, it continues to invest in both its people and fleet.

With further growth planned, the company is seeking the right candidates to join its team and support its continued success.

Benefits:

• £45k - £60k per annum, depending on experience
• Now pensions – auto enrolment – 3% pension
• Hybrid working 4 days in /1 day at home
• Flexible working
• 37.5-40 hours

This role is being recruited with the support of Numbers Studio. For any questions, please contact Charlie.