Financial Controller

HW Finance; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

HW Finance in Sheffield is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to work with the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. The role is ideal for a qualified accountant with SME experience who can lead a team and contribute to the business’s growth.

You will oversee financial control, budgeting, reporting, and systems improvements, including Sage 200, to support commercial decisions and scalability. A discretionary bonus and benefits package accompany the salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with SME experience.
• Experience as Head of Finance/Financial Controller/Finance Director within an SME.
• Strong cash flow, treasury and management accounting knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a team across financial control, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and finance support.
• Own the month-end close, management accounts and board reporting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking facilities and treasury activities.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee year-end audit, VAT, corporation tax and statutory compliance.
• Improve financial systems and automation, including Sage 200.
• Support the CFO and leadership team with financial analysis and business decisions.
• Develop the finance team to scale with growth.

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Head of Finance

Sheffield | £65,000–£70,000 + bonus and benefits

We’re working with a growing manufacturing business looking to appoint a hands‑on Head of Finance to work closely with the CFO and take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong SME experience who enjoys being close to the detail, leading a team and making a genuine impact on a growing business.

The business has ambitious growth plans, with revenue targeted to increase from £15m towards £50m. You’ll play a key role in building the finance function, improving systems and processes, and ensuring the business has the financial controls and reporting needed to support its next stage of growth.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of finance, providing strong financial control while supporting commercial and operational decision‑making.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day‑to‑day finance function and managing a team across financial control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and finance support.
• Owning the month‑end close, management accounts and board reporting.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking facilities and treasury activities.
• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Overseeing year‑end audit, VAT, corporation tax and statutory compliance.
• Monitoring project costs, margins and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Managing relationships with banks, auditors, HMRC and other external stakeholders.
• Improving financial systems, processes and automation, including taking ownership of Sage 200.
• Supporting the CFO and wider leadership team with financial analysis, business decisions and investment projects.
• Developing the finance team and ensuring the function can support the business as it continues to grow.

About You

We’re looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in a senior, hands‑on finance role within an SME environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Finance Director within an SME.
• Strong financial control and management accounting experience.
• A good understanding of cash flow, working capital and treasury management.
• Experience overseeing audit, tax and statutory reporting.
• Previous experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong systems and process improvement skills.
• The ability to work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders.
• A practical, hands‑on approach, with the confidence to take ownership and get involved in the detail.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a project‑based environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to international trade finance and Sage 200.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £65,000–£70,000, depending on experience.
• Discretionary performance‑related bonus.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance at four times salary.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Salary sacrifice options and additional wellbeing benefits.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business at an exciting stage in its development. You’ll have the autonomy to make improvements, develop the finance team and work closely with the CFO to help shape the business as it continues to scale.

If you’re an experienced SME finance professional looking for a broad, hands‑on leadership role with real scope to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.