Financial Controller

IFF Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance group based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to enhance their finance operations. Ideal candidates will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified, thrive in a complex environment, and enjoy taking on challenges. The role offers a competitive salary between £53,000 and £63,000 and allows for personal growth and significant influence within the company. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly affect the company's financial health and systems management.

Benefits

Strong benefits package including pension and private healthcare

Exposure to multiple ventures

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• Experience in finance roles with complex challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the core finance function.
• Improve fragmented systems and reporting.
• Mentor and develop a small finance team.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Problem-solving mindset

Commercial curiosity

Job description

Financial Controller

Leeds | £53,000-£63,000

This role isn't for everyone.

And that's exactly the point.

If you're looking for a calm, predictable finance role where every process is documented, every task is pre-defined and nothing ever changes - this isn't it.

But if you're the kind of CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant who thrives in organised chaos, enjoys juggling multiple priorities, and gets real satisfaction from fixing, building and improving things that aren't quite working yet - keep reading.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a founder-led, entrepreneurial group operating across multiple ventures, geographies and business models. It's complex. It's fast-moving. And it's full of opportunity.

Finance here isn't a back-office function. It's right at the heart of the business.

• There are systems that don't talk to each other properly.
• Processes that need tightening.
• Cash flows that need sharper visibility.
• And ideas everywhere - waiting for someone with the confidence and capability to turn them into something robust.

That someone could be you.

Why this role stands out

This is a role for someone who wants breadth, autonomy and influence, not a narrow job title.

You'll have the space to:

• Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with the numbers
• Design better ways of working, not just follow existing ones
• Move seamlessly between detail and big picture
• Bring ideas without being stifled by hierarchy or red tape
• Work closely with a highly intelligent, visionary founder and senior leadership team

If you like environments where you can go from one challenge to the next, keep multiple plates spinning, and see the direct impact of your work - you'll feel very at home.

What you'll get involved in

No two days will look the same, but your world will include:

• Taking ownership of the core finance function and day-to-day control
• Improving fragmented systems, processes and reporting
• Building clearer visibility across cash flow, performance and profitability
• Developing consolidated reporting across a multi-entity group
• Bringing order to complexity across intercompany, billing and reconciliations
• Mentoring and developing a small, capable finance team
• Partnering with senior leaders to support growth, decisions and change

This is not a maintenance role. It's a build, fix, improve and evolve role.

Who this is for

You'll likely be someone who:

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified
• Enjoys being busy and mentally stretched
• Stays calm when priorities shift
• Can switch between tasks quickly without losing grip
• Sees messy situations as opportunities, not problems
• Has ideas - and wants the freedom to act on them
• Is commercially curious, not just technically strong

You might be an experienced Financial Controller, or a hands‑on finance leader ready for a role with more scope and influence.

What matters most is mindset.

The environment

This is a trusted, adult environment with long-serving people who genuinely care about the business.

It's founder‑led, values intelligence and initiative, and rewards people who take responsibility rather than wait to be told.

You'll be based in central Leeds, in a distinctive, character‑filled office space - but more importantly, you’ll have visibility, autonomy and room to grow.

The reward

• Salary circa £50,000-£60,000
• Strong benefits package including pension and private healthcare
• Exposure to multiple ventures and complex challenges
• A role where you can genuinely leave your mark

Final thought

Some people run from complexity.

Others see it as the most interesting part of the job.

If you're in the second camp - and you're ready for a role where you can add real value, learn fast, and thrive in change - this could be exactly what you've been looking for.

Confidential conversations welcomed.

Our purpose

• We're a purpose‑driven search firm built on one belief: recruitment should leave people and communities better than we found them.
• Alongside expert hiring support, we offer free mentoring access, career guidance and wellbeing support throughout your journey.
• We also reinvest 3% of our profits into mental health and social impact initiatives - including MHFA training, wellbeing workshops and youth outreach.

With IFF Talent, you’re not just applying for a role.

You’re joining a recruitment experience designed to create real, lasting impact.