Financial Controller - #2196981

The Role

We are proud to partner up with a Leeds-based, fast-growing organization who are now in need of an ambitious Financial Controller. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the finance function and provide strategic financial support to the senior leadership team.

This is a key position responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, effective cash flow management and commercial decision support. The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day finance operation whilst supporting business growth, improving processes and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Produce accurate financial reports, budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Monitor business performance and provide meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.
• Support strategic planning through commercial analysis and business partnering.

Finance Operations & Controls

• Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, banking and general ledger activities.
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies and procedures are maintained.
• Manage working capital, cash flow and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, reporting and systems.

Audit, Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Lead the annual audit process and act as key contact for external auditors and advisers.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Manage VAT returns, corporation tax obligations and other statutory submissions.
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop the finance function, providing support and guidance to team members.
• Partner with operational managers on budgeting, cost management and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing clear and commercially focused financial advice.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified through extensive experience.
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable

• Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• ERP systems experience.
• Exposure to business growth, acquisitions or transformation projects.

Key Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounts
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Controls
• Audit & Compliance
• Commercial Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance

We look forward to speaking with you and best of luck with your application.