Financial Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Salary: (£65,000 - £72,000 DOE)
Closing date: 06/11/2026
Financial Controller (£65,000 - £72,000 DOE)
Bromsgrove | Senior Finance Leadership Opportunity
Ready to lead, influence and transform?
At The Best Connection, we're looking for an exceptional Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-impact leadership position for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on driving performance, developing people, and delivering meaningful business insight.
If you're as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as well as playing a key part in the development of the function this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Opportunity
As Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day management of a sizeable finance function, leading teams across Accounts, Payroll and Credit Control. You'll oversee the delivery of accurate financial reporting while helping to transform finance from a traditional reporting function into a proactive, commercially focused business partner.
This is more than a financial control role. It's an opportunity to influence business performance, drive operational improvements and lead a team of over 20 finance professionals through the next stage of growth.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
Owning the monthly management accounts and reporting cycle
Delivering meaningful commercial insights to senior leadership
Driving budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
Building strong relationships across operational and commercial teams
Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and performance
Leading finance systems, process improvement and automation initiatives
Maintaining robust financial controls and governance standards
Supporting strategic finance projects and future transformation plans
What We're Looking For
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a proven track record in finance leadership and business partnering.
You'll bring:
- Experience leading and developing sizeable finance teams
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise
- The ability to translate financial data into commercial insight
- Excellent systems knowledge and process improvement experience
- Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities
- A proactive, commercially focused mindset
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
- Confidence to challenge, influence and support operational leaders
Bonus Points For
Experience within:
- Recruitment, staffing or temporary labour sectors
- High-volume payroll, billing and credit control environments
- Finance transformation and systems implementation projects
- Multi-site and/or multi-company organisations
- Experience of implementing AI solutions into systems or processes
Why Join The Best Connection?
Founded in 1991, The Best Connection has grown into one of the UK's leading providers of flexible workforce solutions. In 2024, we became an Employee-Owned Trust, meaning our people share in our collective success.
We're ambitious, people-focused and committed to continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise will genuinely influence performance and future growth.
What's In It For You?
£65,000 - £72,000 based on experience and qualifications
Car or Annual car allowance of £8700 after qualifying period
30 days holiday, rising to 33 days after a full years’ service (inclusive of statutory holidays )
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Free on-site parking
Discounted gym membership
24/7 GP access
Optional healthcare plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Hundreds of lifestyle discounts and offers
Up to 2 paid volunteering days each year
Working hours
Office based Monday to Friday
Up to 37.5 hours per week
1-hour lunch break each day
Be Part of Something Bigger
If you're a commercially minded finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Join The Best Connection and help shape the future of finance within one of the UK's most successful employee-owned businesses.