Divisional Finance Controller: Growth & Performance Lead

Sharp Consultancy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is partnering with a leading independent logistics and distribution business based in Harrogate, seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function, develop a team and shape future growth.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with senior finance experience, strong commercial acumen and the ability to present to the Board, driving accurate management accounts, budgets, cash flow and cost control.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience as Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller in a fast-paced, growing business.
• Experience leading, developing or mentoring a finance team.
• Strong commercial awareness translating financial information into meaningful business insight.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and non-finance departments.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate work to tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using Sage.
• Experience in subscription-based, property, construction or service-sector business would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts (income statements, balance sheets and cash flow).
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, monitoring performance against targets and KPIs.
• Oversee and manage cash flow, identify variances and recommend action.
• Report to the Board, present financial performance and identify profitability opportunities.
• Work with external audit team and support year-end statutory accounts.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial information clearly.
• Lead, develop and mentor the existing finance team.
• Provide financial and commercial input into potential acquisitions, including due diligence.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Leadership/mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is partnering with a leading independent logistics and distribution business based in Harrogate, seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function, develop a team and shape future growth.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with senior finance experience, strong commercial acumen and the ability to present to the Board, driving accurate management accounts, budgets, cash flow and cost control.