Financial Controller
Financial Controller
Location: Leeds City Centre
Salary: 60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full–time Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful and growing organisation based in Leeds City Centre . This is a key leadership role, offering the chance to oversee the finance function, lead a talented team, and work closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of the business.
We're looking for a commercially aware finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to drive process improvements and deliver meaningful financial insight.
The RoleAs Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the overall financial management of the business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and compliance with all statutory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision–making and enhancing financial performance.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the finance team, providing guidance, mentoring, and development.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reports.
- Manage the month–end and year–end close process.
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and statutory obligations.
- Manage the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
- Monitor financial controls, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Provide commercial analysis and strategic financial support to senior stakeholders.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and working capital management.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, and processes.
You'll be a qualified finance professional with the confidence to lead a finance function and influence decision–making across the business.
Essential Requirements- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Finance Business Partner.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.
- Experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem–solving skills.
- Strong systems knowledge with advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
- A proactive, hands–on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Salary of 60,000 per annum
- Annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Modern offices in Leeds City Centre with excellent transport links
- Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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