Financial Controller

Trinity House Group is recruiting for a Financial Controller opportunity for a leading international business based in North Birmingham. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role will combine strong financial control responsibilities with a significant focus on commercial finance, planning, and operational performance.

This is a highly visible position, partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive business performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure robust financial governance across the division.

Financial Controller, Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for a large operational business unit.


• Providing detailed commercial analysis and financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.


• Partnering with senior operational leaders to drive profitability, cost optimisation, and performance improvement initiatives.


• Overseeing monthly management reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is delivered to key stakeholders.


• Monitoring business performance against plan, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving corrective actions where required.


• Supporting investment appraisal activity, capital expenditure reviews, and wider commercial projects.


• Ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks are maintained across the business.


• Driving continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting capability, and operational efficiency.


• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing finance team within a collaborative environment.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).


• Proven ability to partner effectively with operational and non-finance stakeholders.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to turn financial data into actionable insight.


• A commercially minded finance professional with a proactive and hands-on approach.


• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and reporting processes.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Six figure total package


• Career Development Opportunities


• Collaborative & High-Performance Culture

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