Financial Controller

Michael Page; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (three days in the офис

Job summary

Taskmaster is a leading provider of workforce solutions to the industrial and driving sectors. A Financial Controller is required to lead finance and back-office functions with a hands-on, commercially minded approach.

You will manage monthly accounts, P&Ls, cash flow, payroll, and reporting, while partnering with leaders to improve profitability and drive efficiency. This Leeds-based, hybrid role offers influence in a growing, acquisitive business backed by investment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Significant finance leadership experience in recruitment, staffing or professional services.
• Strong management accounting, forecasting and cashflow expertise.
• Experience leading finance and back-office teams and timesheet/margin models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Payroll, Pay & Bill and Credit Control with strong financial control.
• Produce monthly management accounts, branch P&Ls and performance reporting.
• Own weekly gross margin reporting; ensure payroll, billing and revenue reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll compliance and HMRC obligations.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and credit control.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Drive process improvements and automation; maintain robust controls.
• Lead year-end audit and statutory reporting; mentor finance teams.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management accounting

Forecasting

Cashflow management

Strategic partnering

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in a growing, acquisitive business backed by recent investment.

Taskmaster is a leading provider of workforce solutions to the industrial and driving sectors, operating a national branch network and delivering high-volume, flexible temporary and permanent recruitment services. Following investment from Adama Capital in 2022, the business has continued its growth journey, strengthening its market position through strategic expansion and acquisitions.

Michael Page is exclusively partnering with the business to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key appointment for a hands-on, commercially minded individual to lead the finance and back-office functions, while driving operational excellence, financial control and continuous improvement.

Description

The Financial Controller will lead the Finance, Payroll, Pay & Bill and Credit Control functions, ensuring strong financial control and operational efficiency. Responsibilities will include:

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, branch P&Ls and meaningful performance reporting.
• Own weekly gross margin reporting, ensuring payroll, billing and revenue are accurately reconciled and analysed.
• Oversee payroll compliance, including holiday pay, pensions, statutory payments and HMRC obligations.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and credit control performance to support business growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the business.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, productivity and commercial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment and lead year-end audit and statutory reporting activities.
• Develop and mentor the finance and back-office teams, creating a high-performance culture with clear accountability.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Build strong relationships across the branch network, using financial and operational data to identify opportunities and challenge performance constructively.

Profile

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant finance leadership experience gained within recruitment, staffing or professional services environment. You will bring strong management accounting, forecasting and cashflow expertise, alongside experience managing finance and back-office teams, and an understanding of timesheet plus margin models.

Job Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing, acquisitive business backed by recent investment. You'll combine hands-on financial leadership with strategic influence, helping shape the next phase of growth while building a best-in-class finance function. You'll be rewarded with:

• Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (three days in the office)

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.