Financial Controller

A growing Leeds-based manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and support the senior leadership team as the company continues to scale. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working close to the numbers, improving processes, and leading a small, capable team.

• Finance Team Leadership – Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring month‑end and weekly routines run smoothly.
• Management Accounts – Produce accurate monthly accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and commentary for the senior team.
• Cashflow Management – Oversee daily cashflow across multiple bank accounts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Cost & Spend Control – Monitor expenditure, maintain documentation, and support cost‑saving initiatives across operations.
• Audit & Compliance – Prepare audit files, liaise with external auditors, and ensure statutory obligations are met.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Support the annual budgeting cycle and track performance against plan.

• Qualified Accountant – Fully qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or finalist with strong experience).
• Advanced Excel Skills – Confident with complex analysis, modelling, scenario work, and large data sets.
• Financial Control Experience – Gained in manufacturing, engineering, distribution, or another product‑based environment.
• Confident managing reporting cycles, improving processes, and working closely with operational teams.
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and handling a broad mix of finance tasks in a growing business.
• Strong communicator who can build relationships across production, supply chain, and leadership.