Financial Controller - Second Mover

About the Company

Sewell Wallis is exclusively working with a fast‑growing, scaling manufacturing business located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire to secure a new Financial Controller.

The company has received two rounds of investment in the last five years and is currently undertaking exciting projects and improvements. This role offers a great opportunity to join a fast‑paced business with fantastic potential for career development.

You will have sole ownership of statutory reporting (supported by an external accountant) and lead on external audits. Additionally, you will oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, manage working capital and provide accurate, insightful financial understanding to support key business decisions.

• Oversee the full month‑end close process, including management accounts, inventory valuations, balance‑sheet reconciliations and all other reporting, ensuring completion within strict group reporting deadlines (5 days).
• Cash‑flow forecasting and working‑capital management.
• Responsibility for end‑to‑end financial processes and procedures.
• Ensure the production of timely and accurate financial and operational performance reports for the senior leadership team.
• Conduct in‑depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial plans with business objectives.
• Ongoing development of ERP and other reporting platforms.
• Financial compliance lead for Tax, and both internal and external Audit requirements.
• Develop, support, and mentor three finance team members.

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in Practice and Audit.
• UK GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting are essential.
• Team management experience.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel.

• Competitive salary of £60,000–£70,000.
• Generous quarterly bonus.
• Healthcare.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Secure onsite parking.
• Flexible working hours (7:30 am–6:30 pm).