Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Wolverhampton, UK (Hybrid 3 days per week)
Company: Fortress Safety
About Us:
Fortress are an ambitious and growing company . We are looking for a candidate with the ambition and enthusiasm to grow with the organisation and evolve into the position of Finance Director, enhancing capability, experience, and personal development.
The Financial Controller has an opportunity to mentor and develop a first-class finance team, supported by an experienced Finance Director, while impacting performance in a business where finance is regarded as a key driver in delivering company strategy.
Fortress is a purpose driven organisation. "Saving lives by providing the best safety solutions" is at the heart of decision making and the strategic direction of the organisation. With offices and manufacturing around the world, Fortress is a truly global organisation that has a proven track record of growth and with ambitions to accelerate that growth even further!
Fortress are a part of Halma plc (www.halma.com), where autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit are key factors to the continued success of the group.
The Opportunity:
As our Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the financial stewardship of Fortress Safety. Under the guidance of the Finance Director, you'll have the chance to significantly influence our business during this pivotal growth period.. You will not only ensure the robustness of financial processes but also contribute to strategic decision-making that drives the company's continued success.
This role is designed for an ambitious, future-focused professional with leadership experience, offering a clear path for progression to Finance Director. You will be mentored by the current Finance Director, gaining invaluable insights and experience, preparing you for the next stage in your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence.
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
- Drive improvements in financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute the company's financial strategy.
- Mentor and develop the finance team, supporting their growth and professional development.
What We're Looking For:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Proven post-qualified experience, ideally within a fast-growing, SME manufacturing company.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Proactive and adaptable, with a drive to continuously improve processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels of the business.
- Ambition and a clear desire to progress to a Finance Director role in the future.
Why Join Fortress Safety?
- Career Development: A clear and structured path to becoming the future Finance Director, with ongoing mentorship and development opportunities.
- Impact: The chance to make a real difference in a growing company where your ideas and expertise will be valued.
- Culture: A supportive and inclusive environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.
- Rewards: Competitive base salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, bonus, and excellent pension. Hybrid working (3 days in the office) and flexible working hours.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of Fortress Safety, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.
At Fortress we do not just accept difference, we celebrate and genuinely value it for the benefit it brings to our culture, our employees, our products, and the local communities where we are based. Fortress are proud to be an equal opportunities workplace, if candidates have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, those will be supported through our recruitment process and beyond.
Seymour John have been exclusively retained to manage the recruitment process on behalf of Fortress Safety. As such, please direct all correspondence regarding this role to either Simon Lowe or Phil Topper. Any third party submissions or applications will be directed to Seymour John.