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Financial Controller

  • Location: Wakefield
  • Salary: £65000 - £70000 per annum + Pension, Bonus, Hybrid/Flexible Working
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 2 months ago

  • Sector: Finance, Qualified Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Qualified
  • Contact Email: leeds_qualified@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 10 July 2024
  • Job Ref: DW40570/1_1718020687
Sharp Consultancy are looking to recruit an experienced CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified Financial Controller to join an exceptional manufacturing business in Wakefield. The business has seen remarkable growth in recent years and has secured backing from a prominent Private Equity house to support further expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ownership of the monthly accounts board back, adding commercial value to the numbers.
* Leading and developing a growing team of CIMA/ACCA part-qualified and qualified management accountants/financial accountants.
* Acting as the primary contact for establishing and nurturing relationships with banks, auditors, and the supporting Private Equity house.
* Driving and implementing new procedures within the finance team to bridge the gap between accounts and senior stakeholders at the Director level.
* Assessing current systems and potentially implementing new software as required.

Candidate Profile:

* CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified, with experience in a similar Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
* Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or FMCG sectors.
* Demonstrated experience with systems implementation or detailed knowledge of ERP systems from previous roles.

Package Includes:

* 25 days holiday + Christmas shut down
* Hybrid/Flexible working
* Pension Scheme
* Annual Bonus
* Free parking

This role would suit be an exceptional CIMA/ACCA accountant looking for a commercially focused role offering an opportunity to have a real influence in a growing PE backed business.




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, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website www.sharpconsultancy.com for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment, finance jobs or finance recruitment.

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.