Financial Controller

We are partnering with a well-established, manufacturing business in North Bradford. Due to a recent acquisition, we are recruiting a Financial Controller to join the leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Reporting to the Finance Director and MD, with responsibility for leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team including performance management. Overseeing the production of accurate and timely financial statements including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Leading the month end monthly management accounts production. Providing financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making. Overseeing budgeting and forecasting process including reviews with senior management and providing the relevant challenge.

Business Partnering with senior leadership team to provide strategic financial guidance. Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Designing and implementing financial controls, policies, and procedures. Manage year end audit, VAT, PAYE, P11D and corporate tax processes. Acting as the key contact for auditors, banks, and external advisors. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:
Qualification in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA or similar. Proven track record in a senior finance role, ideally in manufacturing. Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and motivate teams. Excellent technical knowledge of compliance, governance, and reporting. Hands-on approach with commercial and strategic awareness. Strong communicator, able to engage confidently from shop floor to boardroom. Comfortable working on-site with a collaborative, visible leadership style.

Strong Excel and computer skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros etc.). 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.