Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance department. The role involves shaping financial strategy, improving processes, and managing a high-performing team, offering a salary up to £80k along with opportunities for development and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Development opportunities

Bonus scheme

Car package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent culture and working environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Proven experience in UK manufacturing.
• Exceptional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function and ensure compliance.
• Drive financial process improvement.
• Deliver timely management reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Control

Process Improvement

Communication

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Manufacturing | Financial Controller up to £80k, with development opportunities

Hays Senior Finance is partnering exclusively in the search for a Financial Controller to join a dynamic and growing manufacturing business based in Leeds. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive operational excellence, and lead a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting systems.
• Partner with operational teams to enhance performance and cost efficiency.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Support strategic decision-making with insightful financial analysis.

You will need:

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Proven experience in a UK manufacturing environment with strong financial control expertise.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and change management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
• The right to work in the UK without expiry is essential.
• A driving licence and access to transport is required for the location of the organisation.

What's on Offer:

• Excellent culture and working environment
• Strong senior leadership, with robust growth plans
• Development opportunities
• Flexi-time and hybrid working
• Competitive base salary of £80k.
• Bonus scheme and car package.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• A key leadership role in a business committed to innovation and excellence.

How to apply:
To express interest or request further details, please apply with your CV or call for more information. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.