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Financial Controller in Lichfield

The senior finance person in the room.

Day to day in Lichfield

What a financial controller
does in Lichfield.

Whether deputy to the FD in an SME or leading a complex finance function within a larger business, the Financial Controller owns the technical accuracy and control of the numbers. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Lichfield businesses we recruit for.

  • Overall ownership of financial control and reporting accuracy
  • Managing and developing the wider finance team
  • Leading statutory and year-end audit processes
  • Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
  • Implementing and improving financial controls and systems
  • Acting as deputy to the Finance Director where required

What it pays in Lichfield

Real Lichfield market rates, not a national average.

Medior Financial Controller · Lichfield

Typical: £79,500 per year

Medium confidence — modelled local estimate

Recruiting in Lichfield

Why Lichfield needs
a specialist.

Finding the right financial controller in Lichfield usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means overseeing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management — one of several things a financial controller in Lichfield is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes established local businesses with longer-serving finance teams. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting financial controller roles in Lichfield properly, rather than just advertising them.

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Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Common questions

Financial Controller in Lichfield FAQs.

Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Financial Controller roles in Lichfield?

Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Lichfield salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.

Do you recruit Financial Controller roles in Lichfield?

Yes — Financial Controller is one of the positions we place in Lichfield, on both a permanent and temporary basis.

Do you charge candidates for Financial Controller roles in Lichfield?

No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.

What kind of Lichfield employers hire Financial Controllers through you?

Recent examples include professional services firms in the city centre and owner-managed smes needing a sole-charge finance hire — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Lichfield.

Do you recruit Financial Controller roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Lichfield?

Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Lichfield needing a single, sole-charge Financial Controller hire.

How do you recruit Financial Controller roles in Lichfield without a local office?

We work with Lichfield employers and candidates remotely for Financial Controller roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.

What's the going rate for a Financial Controller in Lichfield?

Financial Controller salaries in Lichfield typically sit at £63k – £92.5k. £63k+ attracts a Finance Manager looking for progression in an SME. £75k–£92.5k reflects a Financial Controller in a larger or more technically demanding business.

Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Financial Controller roles in Lichfield?

Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Financial Controller talent pool in Lichfield, not just an afterthought.

Will my CV be shared with employers in Lichfield without my permission?

No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.

Is a Financial Controller role in Lichfield permanent or temporary?

We recruit Financial Controller positions in Lichfield on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

What does it cost an employer in Lichfield to recruit a Financial Controller through you?

There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.

Can you provide temporary Financial Controller cover in Lichfield at short notice?

Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Financial Controller position in Lichfield is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.

What areas around Lichfield do you cover for Financial Controller roles?

We recruit Financial Controller positions across Lichfield itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.

What's the career progression after a Financial Controller role in Lichfield?

A common next step from Financial Controller is group financial controller — technical control, at group level. We see this progression play out for candidates in Lichfield just as often as anywhere else in our network.

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
financial controller in Lichfield.