Financial Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist business in Sheffield is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager. This role involves managing the entire accounting function, enhancing financial systems, and supporting the Managing Director in strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with SME finance experience, ready to step into a position with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional.
• Experience in SME finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Production of full month end reports including management accounts.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee year end process and act as a point of contact for auditors.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost management

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Job description

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Finance Manager to join a leading specialist business based in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to report to the MD whilst taking full control of an SME finance function.

This business is a local digital specialist providing their services to a range of local clientele – from SMEs to large corporate brands – covering healthcare, eCommerce and professional services. This is a pre-existing role that will report directly into the Managing Director and support the wider business.

The key aim of the role is to own and manage the accounting function of the business alongside supporting the Managing Director in establishing a robust and transparent finance function with a clear focus on strategic value-add elements. This role is well suited to finance professionals looking to step up and add value within an established SME.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Production of full month end reports including management accounts, balance sheet management and bank reconciliations

• Production of management information packs for Board and CEO

• Continuous improvement of financial systems where needed

• Responsibility for actively improving all financial management procedures

• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes

• Processing of weekly payroll data

• Oversee year end process whilst acting as a point of contact for auditors

• Completion and submission of quarterly VAT returns

• Reporting weekly cash spend forecast and management of cash forecasting system

• Engaging in in cost management reviews and improvement projects

• Presentation of monthly financial review with senior management team

Person specification:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

• Experience of working within an SME finance function

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.