Head of Financial Controls

Sharp Consultancy; Grasby CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an ambitious Head of Financial Controls to oversee financial reporting and control environment in a UK manufacturing and retail organisation. You will manage financial accounts, improve internal controls, and support strategic decision-making. A competitive salary up to £60,000 and attractive company benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Bonus

Career progression

Supportive working culture

Ongoing training and development

Attractive company benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• Strong background in financial control, audit, or senior accounting roles.
• Excellent technical accounting skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Proven experience improving controls and balance sheet processes.
• Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Structured, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial accounts.
• Oversee the management accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Own the full balance sheet, ensuring accurate reconciliations and strong governance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal financial controls and risk management processes.
• Work closely with senior leaders to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a skilled finance team.
• Support external audits, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements across systems, reporting, and financial processes.

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are partnering with a well‑established and rapidly growing UK manufacturing and retail organisation, who are seeking a technically strong and ambitious Head of Financial Controls to oversee its financial reporting, control environment, and accounting governance.

This business operates at scale and requires a strong technical leader to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all finance processes.

The Role:

As Head of Financial Controls, you will take a leading role in managing both the Financial Accounts and Management Accounts functions. You will hold full balance sheet ownership, strengthen internal controls, and drive high‑quality reporting to support strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial accounts
• Oversee the management accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Own the full balance sheet, ensuring accurate reconciliations and strong governance
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal financial controls and risk management processes
• Work closely with senior leaders to provide financial insight and challenge
• Manage, mentor, and develop a skilled finance team
• Support external audits, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Drive improvements across systems, reporting, and financial processes

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Strong background in financial control, audit, or senior accounting roles
• Excellent technical accounting skills with a strong eye for detail
• Proven experience improving controls and balance sheet processes
• Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders
• Structured, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Bonus
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive working culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Attractive company benefits

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700 or 07496 364678.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.