Financial Controller - Head of Finance
3 days ago
Bradford
Financial Controller – Head of Finance Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (BD4) Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a well-established and growing business based in Bradford. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in leading the finance function, driving financial performance, and supporting strategic business decisions. This position would suit an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced SME environment and wants to be part of a senior leadership team where they can make a genuine impact. The Environment is a relaxed working environment with casual dress code and not corporate at all, culture fit is extremely important for this client. The business offers flexibility around working patterns: • 4-day working week with longer working days, or Monday to Friday, either: • 8:00am - 4:00pm, or, • 9:00am - 5:00pm As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Managing Director and have responsibility for overseeing the finance function. You will manage the Accounts & Payroll Manager, who in turn leads a team of approximately 10 employees. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and providing strategic financial insight across the business. • Lead and manage the finance department., • Oversee all financial reporting, treasury, insurance and compliance activities., • Produce weekly, monthly and year-end reporting packs, providing insightful commentary and analysis., • Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes., • Monitor cash flow, working capital and business performance., • Provide commercial analysis to support key business decisions., • Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and performance., • Develop and enhance financial controls, systems and processes., • Introduce and monitor relevant KPIs across the business., • Manage relationships with auditors, banks and external financial advisors., • Support and develop members of the finance team., • Prepare financial reporting for banking partners., • Oversee European VAT reporting and international supplier payments., • Lead or support ad-hoc projects as required. We are looking for a qualified finance professional who can operate both strategically and operationally within a growing business environment. • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified., • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Director or Head of Finance or in a similar senior finance leadership role., • Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience., • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills., • Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Experience of Acquisitions, private equity, separate entities and trade by-outs, • Commercially focused with excellent analytical abilities., • Experience operating within an SME environment with annual turnover of approximately £50m-£100m+., • Ability to work proactively and effectively in a fast-paced business., • Experience using Sage., • Salary of £80,000 - £95,000 per annum., • Flexible working pattern including a 4-day working week option., • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making., • Opportunity to lead and develop an established finance team., • Join a successful and growing SME where your contribution will directly influence business performance. Closing date is 22.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr