Sewell Wallis is exclusively representing a successful, well-established UK business based in South Leeds, looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on an interim 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a pivotal role, overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, treasury, and business partnering.
This is a chance to join a forward-thinking business where your expertise will make a real impact. This organisation values innovation, collaboration, and proactive thinking, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. They’re currently working through a period of change and require an experienced Financial Controller who will support them through this period.
What will you be doing?
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will manage a small team including the Sales Ledger Manager and Senior Credit Controller. Your responsibilities will include:
- Finance Business Partner to Group entities supporting commercial decision making where necessary to aid business decisions.
- Manage the day-to-day accounting and reporting responsibilities of the function, including financial accounting and management accounting.
- Preparation of accurate and timely Group Management Accounts in line with Group reporting timescales, including Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation of Group consolidation and monthly Board Packs including trading commentary.
- Provide guidance and best practices for Management reporting and forecasting to support business decisions.
- Preparation of Group Statutory Financial Statements together with associated notes and strategic & management Reports.
- Develop and maintain effective Group financial processes, systems, and controls.
- Liaise with external auditors to manage and complete annual financial audit.
- Line management of the Management Accounting and Order to Cash team.
- Liaise with other external stakeholders such as HMRC, Companies House, Banking / Finance providers to provide relevant reporting and management information as necessary.
- Maintain and develop the Group forecasting and funding model to support key sensitivity analysis and budget setting with Business Unit Managers.
- Treasury management, including weekly cashflow forecasting and working capital requirements.
What skills do we need?
- Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experienced in ERP/MRP systems, financial reporting, and process improvement.
- Proactive, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and customer-focused.
What’s on offer?
- Salary of £65,000.
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office).
- Very flexible start and finish times.
- 25 days holiday (pro-rata for the duration of the contract).
- On-site parking.
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