Financial Controller

Gifford and Partners Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting company is seeking a Financial Controller for a growing family-owned SME in Leeds. This role supports board decisions with insightful financial analysis while managing a small team. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACMA/ACCA qualified and has experience in financial management within a similar environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive process improvements are essential. A competitive salary and opportunity for advancement to Finance Director are offered.

Qualifications

• Technically competent ACA / ACMA / ACCA qualified accountant with exposure in financial management.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with board and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present board reports with financial analysis.
• Oversee and support HR management.
• Manage cash flow and collaborate with auditors.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Sage expertise

Strategic vision contribution

Education

ACA / ACMA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job Description

Gifford and Partners are working with an SME business based in Leeds to appoint the role of Financial Controller with a likely progression to becoming the Finance Director. A small but profitable and growing family owned business the fits into the world of Manufacturing and supplying UK and global markets from its head offices here in Leeds. The Financial Controller will support the production of key accounting information for the board as well as heading a small team. Having demonstrated mostly organic growth till now they are poised for more growth and have established themselves as a leader in their field of expertise. The role will not only support the board in strategic decisions, but also have a meticulous attention to detail and not be afraid to get into the numbers as this is certainly not an ivory tower appointment 100% led by strategy alone. It is an evolving business that in turn will require new systems, automation, and financial stewardship as well as commercial direction and supporting the board to further grow the business at an exciting time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present board reports, providing insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee monthly reporting, sales reporting, and contribute to the strategic positioning of the organisation.
• Act as Company Secretary, managing administrative duties related to governance and compliance.
• Oversee and support the human resource management, ensuring the well-being of the team members.
• Manage cash flow, collaborating closely with auditors to meet statutory and tax obligations.
• Collaborate with auditors and international banking partners to achieve financial objectives.
• Leverage your Sage expertise to streamline financial processes and reporting.

Qualifications

Essentially, the role of Financial Controller is targeting a technically competent ACA / ACMA / ACCA qualified accountant capable of demonstrating exposure in financial management and operations, ideally within a similar SME environment. An ability to work independently and take initiative while contributing to the strategic vision of the company is a given at this level. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with the board, auditors, and banking partners with a capability to challenge inefficiency and process improvement. A self-starter attitude and the capability to dive into the finer details of financial operations.

If this is you, please get in touch with the team to lean more at Gifford and Partners / Executive GAP.