<p><strong>FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - PERMANENT - £61,003 - HYBRID - BIRMINGHAM</strong></p><p data-start="259" data-end="530">Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a purpose-driven organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller, offering hybrid working and up to £61k! </p><p data-end="749" data-start="532">This is more than a traditional Financial Controller position - this is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive innovation, and lead a high-performing finance team. You'll play a central role in strengthening financial operations, improving systems and processes, and helping the organisation deliver meaningful impact. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll take ownership of financial control, reporting, and compliance while leading a capable finance team. Alongside core responsibilities, you'll be instrumental in modernising finance - exploring automation, improving systems, and driving smarter ways of working.</p><p data-start="532" data-end="749"><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title: </strong>Financial Controller </li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £61,003</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Birmingham </li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: full-time - hybrid - 2-3 days onsite, rest working from home </li></ul><p data-start="532" data-end="749"><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and financial returns.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, capex reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and adherence to relevant legislation.</li><li>Manage VAT and corporation tax submissions.</li><li>Provide financial oversight and support to associated entities.</li><li>Review, map, and enhance financial processes.</li><li>Drive improvements across finance systems and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Champion the use of automation and emerging technologies (including AI).</li><li>Continuously evolve the chart of accounts to reflect business needs.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management in collaboration with stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals.</li><li>Set clear objectives and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Promote an inclusive, collaborative working environment.</li><li>Manage the audit process and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and internal policy requirements.</li><li>Partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Strong experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP, FRS 102, and statutory reporting.</li><li>Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Experience improving financial systems, processes, and controls.</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong financial systems expertise.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzQwNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="242" data-end="535"> </p><p data-end="535" data-start="242"> </p><p data-end="535" data-start="242">Robert Half is partnering with a well established Manufacturing business based in Salford due to a period of transition and increased operational demand, we are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join the business on a 6 month contract.</p><p data-start="242" data-end="535">Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, the Interim Financial Controller will take responsibility for overseeing the day to day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and full VAT compliance.</p><p data-start="242" data-end="535">This is a hands on role suited to a proactive finance professional with strong manufacturing experience and up to date VAT knowledge.</p><p data-end="535" data-start="242"><br />Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger</li><li>Manage month end and year end close processes</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate management accounts</li><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Maintain and improve financial controls and processes</li><li>Ensure full VAT compliance, including preparation and submission of VAT returns</li><li>Advise on VAT treatment across manufacturing transactions and supply chains</li><li>Support cash flow management and working capital optimisation</li></ul><p>Key Requirements:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)</li><li>Proven knowledge of UK VAT regulations</li><li>Strong working experience in a Financial Controller role </li><li>Comfortable working in a fast paced environment</li></ul><p>£400 per day (via Umbrella)<br />6-month interim contract<br />Immediate start available<br />On-site role in Salford (flexibility on start and finish times)</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMjY5OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p>I'm currently supporting a well‑established business based on <strong>Birmingham Business Park</strong> who are looking for an <strong>experienced Credit Controller</strong> to join their finance team on an interim basis.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone confident managing their own ledger, resolving queries quickly, and supporting cashflow performance during a busy period. The successful candidate <strong>must be available to start on 20th April</strong> and attend a Teams interview this week.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li>Managing your own ledger and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt</li><li>Chasing overdue payments via phone and email, maintaining professional communication with customers</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice queries by liaising with internal departments</li><li>Allocating payments, updating account information and maintaining accurate customer notes</li><li>Preparing and sending customer statements and reminder letters</li><li>Monitoring aged debt and escalating accounts where required</li><li>Reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies</li><li>Supporting cashflow forecasting with accurate payment updates</li><li>Processing credit notes and adjustments as required</li><li>Assisting with general sales ledger tasks during busy periods</li></ul><h2><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></h2><ul><li>Previous experience in <strong>Credit Control / Sales Ledger</strong> roles</li><li>Confident managing a ledger and chasing aged debt</li><li>Strong communication skills - comfortable dealing with customers by phone and email</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage your workload efficiently</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li><strong>Must be available to start 20th April</strong> and interview via Teams this week</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS42ODIyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is supporting a growing international business on the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller (6-12 month contract).</p><p>This is not a steady-state FC role. The brief is to improve, streamline and modernise the finance function as the business scales across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>You'll be brought in to take control of core reporting, but more importantly to challenge how things are done today. There is a clear opportunity to reduce manual processes, improve data quality and embed more efficient, scalable ways of working.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will own the month-end close across multiple entities, but the focus goes beyond delivery. You will assess current processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that drive consistency, speed and accuracy.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance Director, you will help move the function away from manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes towards a more automated and controlled environment.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership of month-end close across multiple European entities, improving timelines and accuracy</li><li>Review and streamline management reporting and consolidation processes</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across reporting, controls and data flows</li><li>Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets through better use of existing systems</li><li>Drive standardisation of accounting policies, processes and reporting across entities</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and improve audit readiness</li><li>Support automation initiatives across the finance function</li><li>Partner with the Finance Director to build a more scalable operating model</li><li>Support integration of new entities, ensuring consistent processes and systems</li><li>Lead and develop a small team, embedding improved ways of working</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in an interim or transformation-focused finance role</li><li>Strong track record of process improvement, automation or finance transformation</li><li>Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving change</li><li>Experience in multi-entity or international environments</li><li>Strong technical grounding, with attention to balance sheet and control</li><li>Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>6-12 month contract with potential to extend</li><li>High-impact role with clear transformation mandate</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)</li><li>Opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a scaling international business</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS43MzE5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="561" data-start="256">We are seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join our client's finance team on a 6 month assignment.</p><p data-start="256" data-end="561">This role is key to ensuring effective management of the Accounts Receivable ledger, maintaining strong customer relationships and supporting cash flow through timely debt collection.</p><p data-end="561" data-start="256">6 month assignment - asap start. </p><p data-end="561" data-start="256">South-west Manchester, hybrid working. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of proactive credit control activities, ensuring effective management of the sales ledger.</li><li>Drive performance against monthly KPIs, with a strong focus on reducing overdue debt.</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Lead on resolving invoice queries in a timely manner to support prompt payment.</li><li>Investigate and allocate unapplied cash, ensuring accounts remain accurate and up to date.</li><li>Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting.</li><li>Maintain a clean and well-managed Accounts Receivable ledger through regular housekeeping.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Credit Control role.</li><li>Strong track record of managing and reducing aged debt.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building skills.</li><li>Ability to resolve queries efficiently and professionally.</li><li>Good attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills.</li><li>Organised with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Excel.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNDMyMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-end="175" data-start="144"><strong data-start="146" data-end="175">Interim Credit Controller</strong></h1><p data-end="334" data-start="177"><strong data-end="190" data-start="177">Location:</strong> Birmingham (Central - office-based, 5 days per week)<br data-start="243" data-end="246" /> <strong data-end="259" data-start="246">Contract:</strong> 6 month FTC (strong potential to extend)<br data-end="303" data-start="300" /> <strong data-end="314" data-start="303">Salary:</strong> £27,000 - £30,000</p><h3 data-start="341" data-end="366"> </h3><h3 data-start="341" data-end="366"><strong data-start="345" data-end="364">The Opportunity</strong></h3><p data-end="510" data-start="367">A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Credit Controller to join a large, fast paced finance team in central Birmingham.</p><p data-start="512" data-end="855">This role is suited to a confident and commercially minded professional who can take ownership of the credit control function, build strong relationships, and drive cash collection performance from day one. You'll be joining a business undergoing positive change, offering excellent exposure and a highly engaging working environment.</p><h3 data-end="890" data-start="862"> </h3><h3 data-end="890" data-start="862"><strong data-start="866" data-end="890">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="1344" data-start="891"><li data-start="891" data-end="961"><p data-end="961" data-start="893">Managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment</p></li><li data-start="962" data-end="1023"><p data-end="1023" data-start="964">Proactive chasing of outstanding debt via phone and email</p></li><li data-start="1024" data-end="1095"><p data-end="1095" data-start="1026">Building strong relationships with key clients to improve cash flow</p></li><li data-end="1161" data-start="1096"><p data-start="1098" data-end="1161">Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate records</p></li><li data-end="1222" data-start="1162"><p data-end="1222" data-start="1164">Resolving invoice queries efficiently to minimise delays</p></li><li data-start="1223" data-end="1289"><p data-end="1289" data-start="1225">Producing aged debt reports and supporting month-end processes</p></li><li data-start="1290" data-end="1344"><p data-start="1292" data-end="1344">Working closely with wider finance and sales teams</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1351" data-end="1368"> </h3><h3 data-end="1368" data-start="1351"><strong data-start="1355" data-end="1368">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="1753" data-start="1369"><li data-start="1369" data-end="1437"><p data-end="1437" data-start="1371">Proven Credit Control experience within a fast paced environment</p></li><li data-end="1492" data-start="1438"><p data-end="1492" data-start="1440">Previous interim/temp contract experience essential</p></li><li data-start="1493" data-end="1560"><p data-end="1560" data-start="1495">Ability to hit the ground running and deliver immediate results</p></li><li data-start="1561" data-end="1606"><p data-start="1563" data-end="1606">Ideally AAT qualified or studying towards</p></li><li data-end="1654" data-start="1607"><p data-end="1654" data-start="1609">Experience in medium to large finance teams</p></li><li data-end="1702" data-start="1655"><p data-start="1657" data-end="1702">Strong communication and negotiation skills</p></li><li data-end="1753" data-start="1703"><p data-end="1753" data-start="1705">Resilient, proactive and target-driven mindset</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1760" data-end="1783"> </h3><h3 data-end="1783" data-start="1760"><strong data-end="1783" data-start="1764">What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="2028" data-start="1784"><li data-end="1818" data-start="1784"><p data-start="1786" data-end="1818">Competitive salary (£27K-£30K)</p></li><li data-start="1819" data-end="1870"><p data-start="1821" data-end="1870">Immediate start with high visibility and impact</p></li><li data-start="1871" data-end="1940"><p data-start="1873" data-end="1940">Opportunity to work within a large, professional finance function</p></li><li data-end="1984" data-start="1941"><p data-start="1943" data-end="1984">Strong potential for contract extension</p></li><li data-end="2028" data-start="1985"><p data-end="2028" data-start="1987">Excellent experience to enhance your CV</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGluby5GcmVldGguOTY3NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
