Financial Controller (Route to Finance Director) - Sheffield

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing SME in Sheffield is seeking a Financial Controller with a route to Finance Director. This exciting role requires a qualified accountant with experience in financial management within SMEs, aiming for impactful contributions in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will lead the finance team and partner with operations to enhance financial insights and drive improvements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role within an SME.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
• Experience with privately owned or family-owned businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team for monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Cash Flow Management

Compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Job description

Financial Controller (Route to Finance Director) - Sheffield

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

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join 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 and a capable finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage 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 statutory reporting, tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, etc.), and liaise 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 develop and refine the costing system and related information.
• Manage stock ordering processes effectively.

Ideal candidate skills and experience:

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

Salary is competitive, along with a broad range of employee benefits.