Financial Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance team and enhance financial reporting functions. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to make a significant impact within a fast-growing business. You will be responsible for driving process improvements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and partnering with the Commercial team to deliver financial insights. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for finance and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
• Strong track record in management accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of three finance professionals.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and refine cash flow forecasting models.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Leadership

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

We’re delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing £30m turnover Construction business in Huddersfield to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a newly created role, driven by significant recent growth, and offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step up and make an impact. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller you’ll take ownership of the financial reporting function, drive process improvements, and lead and develop a small finance team.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three finance professionals

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and variance analysis

• Refine and develop cash flow and P&L forecasting models

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, CIS, and VAT regulations

• Strengthen financial controls and processes to support further growth

• Partner with the Commercial team to deliver financial insight and improve business performance

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

• Previous experience operating as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller

• Strong track record in management accounting and financial reporting

• Experience implementing process improvements and robust financial controls

• Previous leadership experience within a finance team

• Sector experience in construction or engineering is advantageous

• Advanced Excel skills

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.