Financial Controller (Route to Finance Director) - Sheffield

Axon Moore; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving manufacturing SME in Sheffield seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance team and manage financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a background as a qualified accountant with senior finance experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector. This role offers a direct route to becoming Finance Director, making it an exciting opportunity for career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience in a senior finance role within an SME organisation.
• Experience within the manufacturing sector would be highly desirable.
• Experience working within a privately owned/owner managed or family-owned business between £20m and £50m turnover would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost control.
• Oversee all statutory reporting, tax compliance, and liaison with auditors.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with operations to provide financial insights.
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions with financial modelling.
• Drive system and process improvements, including ERP enhancements.
• Report financial performance and key KPIs to the Board.
• Further development and refining of the costing system.
• Ongoing development and management of the stock ordering processes.

Job description

Axon Moore are supporting a thriving manufacturing SME in Sheffield to recruit their Financial Controller.

This is a well-established, owner managed business with a proud history that has ambitious plans to develop further markets and revenue streams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business as Financial Controller, with a direct route to becoming Finance Director in the near future.

You will be supported by a highly experienced executive team, as well as a highly capable finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements
• Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with department heads and operational teams
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost control, and ensure effective treasury management
• Oversee all statutory reporting, tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, etc.), and liaison with auditors
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets
• Partner with operations to provide financial insights on manufacturing costs, inventory, pricing, and margin analysis
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions with detailed financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Drive system and process improvements, including ERP enhancements and automation of financial processes
• Report financial performance and key KPIs to the Board and assist in strategic decision-making
• Further development and refining of the costing system and information
• Ongoing development and management of the stock ordering processes

Ideal candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience in a senior finance role within an SME organisation
• Experience within the manufacturing sector would be highly desirable
• Experience working within a privately owned/owner managed or family-owned business between £20m and £50m turnover would be highly desirable