Financial Controller

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic wholesale and retail business in Bradford seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and lead the finance team. In this strategic role, you will drive performance and efficiency, reporting to the Managing Director. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with experience in leading finance functions in fast-paced environments and strong technical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Work from home option one day a week

Fast growth and entrepreneurial environment

Prospect of further career development to Finance Director

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a finance function, ideally in wholesale, FMCG, or distribution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong technical accounting skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Technical Accounting

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Financial ERP Systems

Job description

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing wholesale and retail business based in Bradford, to appoint a commercially astute and operationally focused Financial Controller to join their established senior leadership team. On track for turnover of £200M this year, they continue to expand their operation, with new sites across the country and headcount at 325 and increasing. With an ambitious ten-year growth plan in flight, they are seeking a Financial Controller who can bring strategic insight, operational controls, and strong leadership to their finance function. This is a pivotal role for a finance professional ready to step up into a strategic leadership position, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and insightful analysis to support business growth.

• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and statutory filings
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and compliance processes
• Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions utilising Microsoft Dynamics
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in leading a finance function, ideally within the wholesale, FMCG, or distribution sectors
• Strong technical accounting skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms. Microsoft Dynamics exposure is advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000, depending on experience
• Other company benefits
• On site with an option to work from home a day a week
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A fast growth and entrepreneurial working environment
• This is an exciting opportunity with the prospect of further career development to Finance Director.

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