Financial Controller, FD Designate - #2189503

We are excited to be working exclusively on a Financial Controller, FD Designate opportunity in Leeds with a privately owned business looking to appoint an ambitious Financial Controller to play a key role within its senior management team.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad and varied position, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function while working closely with the FD on the wider financial and commercial direction of the business.

The role offers excellent exposure to strategic decision-making, business planning and operational performance, with a genuine opportunity to develop into the Finance Director position as part of a longer-term succession plan.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Play a key role in developing the finance function ahead of a future transition into the FD position.
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and advisers.
• Work closely with operational managers to review business performance.
• Analyse revenue, costs, margins and profitability.
• Monitor fleet performance, vehicle utilisation and operational KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Support commercial and investment decisions.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee capital expenditure and fleet investment.
• Support longer-term financial planning and business growth.
• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Work closely with the FD on strategic and operational matters.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience as Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager role.
• Strong financial control and management reporting experience.
• Good commercial awareness and business partnering skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing or developing a finance team.
• Ambitious and keen to progress into a Finance Director position

Benefits to include:

• 25 Days
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Free Parking
• Hybrid

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.