Financial Controller

A well established North Leeds based family business with a fantastic reputation require an experienced Financial Controller to support the next stage of their development. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting together with effective financial controls across the organisation.

You will lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, manage cash flow and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. In addition, you will take responsibility for the finance team, providing leadership, support and development whilst driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and controls. You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision making through the provision of insightful financial analysis, whilst working closely with senior management to help deliver the company's ongoing growth plans.

Ideally you will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with previous experience operating at Financial Controller level within a commercial environment. Strong technical accounting skills, coupled with the ability to lead and develop a finance function, are essential. Exposure within an IT, engineering or manufacturing environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other commercial backgrounds will also be considered. ? This position offers an excellent salary and benefits package together with the opportunity to play a key role within a successful and well-established organisation.

It represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a broad, commercially focused and rewarding leadership role within a supportive and progressive business. 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.