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Financial Controller - Expanding SME

  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Health Care
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 year ago

  • Sector: Finance, Qualified Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Qualified
  • Contact Email: leeds_qualified@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 18 February 2023
  • Job Ref: JC35687_1674127433

Rapidly expanding niche manufacturing business in Leeds currently has a truly unrivalled opportunity for a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant to join in a newly created Financial Controller position.

Reporting directly to the CFO of this growing local success story the career development is exceptional. With ambitious growth plans this newly created role will oversee the finance function reporting directly into the CFO.

You will be responsible for the full production of the monthly management accounts collating information from your team as well as liaising with senior stake holders within the business providing detailed commentary and analysis for the monthly board report. You will take ownership of the monthly P&L ensuring the business remains within their ambitious growth forecasts and build key relationships across all areas as you develop your experience,

Due the structure of ownership you will also have direct access to the board attending quarterly meetings with to discuss current positions and quarterly predictions initially with the CFO on then independently.

Ideally you will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified and be able to demonstrate experience within a senior management accountant/financial accountant position. Previous exposure at management level would be advantageous but not essential providing you can demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.


Excellent career opportunities within the business and a clear career path towards Finance Director make this a fantastic opportunity for a career minded CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified management/financial accountant to gain experience in a truly unique organisation.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 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.