Financial Controller

Inclusive Consulting; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Inclusive Consulting is assisting a manufacturing SME with a Financial Controller role in Barnsley. This is a rare chance to lead the finance function, shape strategic direction and partner with the MD on commercial outcomes.

You will manage monthly accounts, forecasts and budgets, drive governance and controls, and collaborate with operations to enhance margins and performance. A strong leadership style and demonstrated success in finance leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide high-quality financial insight and support to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis to support business growth and profitability.
• Drive financial controls, governance and reporting processes across the organisation.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve performance, margins and business decision-making.
• Lead, develop and support an experienced finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Play a key role in strategic projects, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Influence senior stakeholders

People leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Are you looking for a Financial Controller role where your ideas will be listened to, you're trusted to improve how things are done and all in a business where people choose to stay for years?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly profitable and well-established SME with a loyal customer base and a long-standing leadership team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be the senior finance professional on site, taking ownership of the finance function while playing a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the business.

If you're looking for a position where your input genuinely influences decision-making, and where you can combine financial leadership with commercial impact in a down-to-earth and entrepreneurial environment, this could be your ideal next step.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide high-quality financial insight and support to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis to support business growth and profitability.
• Drive financial controls, governance and reporting processes across the organisation.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve performance, margins and business decision-making.
• Lead, develop and support an experienced finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Play a key role in strategic projects, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Person Specification

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Manufacturing, engineering or product-based business experience would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

This is an opportunity to become the number one finance professional within a respected and profitable £25m turnover manufacturing business that has built its success over many years. You'll join a stable organisation with excellent staff retention, a supportive leadership team and a culture that values long-term thinking over short-term results.

In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, genuine autonomy within the role, and the chance to make a visible impact on the future success of a thriving family-owned business.

We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform your consultant. Please note, while we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications, we are happy to keep your details on our CRM system and consider you for future opportunities.