Job Title: Financial Controller - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Solihull (Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days from home) Start Date: June 2025 Interviewing: This week - early applications encouragedAbout the Role: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support a large, complex business through a key period. This role is critical in ensuring timely and accurate month-end close, group consolidations, and statutory reporting.You will be working closely with two subsidiaries under demanding group deadlines, so strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to work under pressure are essential. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative approach and a positive mindset, alongside experience in a large entity environment.Key Responsibilities:Lead the month-end close process across the group, ensuring accuracy and complianceManage group consolidation reporting and preparation of group accountsEnsure strong financial controls are in place and adhered to across all entitiesProvide leadership and oversight for a small finance team, including line management dutiesLiaise effectively with stakeholders across subsidiaries to meet strict group reporting deadlinesContribute to process improvements and control enhancementsSupport the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as requiredKey Requirements:Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Proven experience as a Financial Controller or simil