Strategic Financial Controller — Lead & Board Reporting

Gifford And Partners Recruitment Ltd. (GAP); Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifford and Partners Recruitment Ltd. (GAP) are helping an ambitious privately owned B2B group recruit a Financial Controller. You will lead a small accounting team, deliver UK and overseas monthly management accounts, and oversee year-end processes while reporting to the CFO and board.

The role focuses on process improvements, efficient financial controls, tender and HMRC compliance, and partnering operations to drive growth across locations.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACMA or qualified by experience with prior management exposure.
• Technically strong accounting ability with capability to provide board-level review and value-add insights.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts for UK and overseas entities.
• Oversee annual accounts and year-end stock takes.
• Complete tender questionnaires re financials and quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensure HMRC compliance and reporting.
• Manage monthly payroll reconciliation and supplier payments.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting as required.
• Manage and train a small accounting team (up to 8) across locations.
• Stakeholder management with operations, finance, senior leadership and board.

Skills

ACCA/ACMA

Management experience

Education

ACCA/ACMA

Job description

Gifford and Partners Recruitment Ltd. (GAP) are helping an ambitious privately owned B2B group recruit a Financial Controller. You will lead a small accounting team, deliver UK and overseas monthly management accounts, and oversee year-end processes while reporting to the CFO and board.

The role focuses on process improvements, efficient financial controls, tender and HMRC compliance, and partnering operations to drive growth across locations.