Financial Controller

Jackson Hogg; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and distribution business in Leeds is seeking a Group Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This role offers a varied, commercially focused position in a fast-paced environment with responsibilities including overseeing financial operations and supporting senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a background in manufacturing or distribution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Group Finance Manager.
• Background in manufacturing or distribution sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including budgeting and forecasting.
• Support Board with financial reporting and commercial insight.
• Manage and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Insight

Education

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

Job description

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Group Finance Manager / Financial Controller

We are working exclusively with a leading manufacturing and distribution business in Leeds, seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys a varied, commercially focused role and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Support the Board and senior leadership with commercial insight and financial reporting.
• Drive improvements across financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to support growth, margin enhancement, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate statutory reporting, compliance, and audit liaison.

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Group Finance Manager, or in a senior financial role within an SME or group environment.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or similar sectors.
• Commercially focused, with the ability to influence business decisions through financial insight.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable in a hands-on, dynamic environment with a growing business.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary of £70,000 – £85,000 depending on experience.
• Key leadership role within a well-established, growth-focused business.
• Collaborative culture and supportive senior team.
• Leeds-based with strong regional and national footprint.

If you're ready to step into a high-impact finance role within a progressive organisation, we’d love to speak with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Consumer Services

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