Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Controller for a manufacturing business in Leeds. This leadership role involves shaping financial strategy and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in financial control within a UK manufacturing environment and hold relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary along with development opportunities and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Car package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Experience in UK manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial control expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function with robust financial controls.
• Drive process improvement and enhance performance.
• Deliver accurate management reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Financial control expertise

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Change management

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. #