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Financial Controller

Job description

​We are currently recruiting a Financial Controller for a global manufacturing company in Bradford. A renowned group of businesses at forefront of engineering innovation with cutting-edge R&D and production facilities. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll lead a skilled team including Management Accountants, a Finance Assistant, AP/AR staff. This is a key leadership role with broad commercial scope which is ideal for someone who thrives in both strategic and operational finance.

Key responsibilities will include;

  • Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting and KPIs to group finance

  • Lead variance and trend analysis to guide business decisions

  • Manage working capital and cash flow forecasting

  • Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations

  • Oversee statutory accounts, audit, and tax submissions

  • Drive the budgeting process in collaboration with key stakeholders

  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance

  • Champion digital finance transformation and automation projects

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team

  • Collaborate with teams across the UK, Europe, and Asia

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

  • Strong financial systems knowledge – Oracle Cloud experience is a plus

  • Commercially astute with strong analytical skills

  • Proven leadership and people development experience

  • Passionate about continuous improvement and business impact

  • Audit background is desirable

  • Background in manufacturing or engineering is highly desirable

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.

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.