Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Keighley | £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a well-established manufacturing and engineering business based in Keighley.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad and highly visible role that combines traditional financial control responsibilities with the opportunity to modernise and enhance the finance function through automation, technology and AI-driven initiatives.

Initially, the role will be hands-on, providing leadership across the day-to-day finance operation while supporting and developing a team of six finance professionals. Over time, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving efficiencies, improving processes and helping shape the future direction of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Finance Director's number two across the finance function
• Lead, support and develop a team of six finance professionals
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts
• Take responsibility for financial accounting and reporting activities
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury and banking relationships
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance are maintained
• Review and improve existing finance processes and procedures
• Champion automation and AI initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong grounding in both management and financial accounting
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Hands-on and willing to work across operational and strategic activities
• Demonstrable track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies
• Strong systems capability with SAP experience advantageous
• Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working
• Interest in leveraging AI and technology to improve business performance

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Key leadership role reporting directly to the Finance Director
• Opportunity to shape the future of the finance function
• Exposure to strategic business initiatives
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Stable and growing international business

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