Finance Leader: Autonomy & Impact in SME

Michael Page; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to join our SME client in West Yorkshire. You will report to the business leader and sit on the leadership team, managing all financial activities across the business.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, monthly management accounts, group reporting, payroll, cash flow, and controls. You will influence decision making with senior leadership and have autonomy over the finance function.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified finance professionals preferred.
• Qualified by experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Supporting group reporting requirements and financial consolidations.
• Assisting with year-end processes.
• Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Processing and ownership of payroll.
• Daily and weekly cash flow management and forecasting.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Providing financial analysis and performance insights to management.
• Reviewing and improving financial controls and procedures.
• Streamlining finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Qualified by experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to join our SME client in West Yorkshire. You will report to the business leader and sit on the leadership team, managing all financial activities across the business.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, monthly management accounts, group reporting, payroll, cash flow, and controls. You will influence decision making with senior leadership and have autonomy over the finance function.