Financial Controller, FD Designate

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

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.