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Financial Controller Harrogate | Office Based | £70,000 - £80,000 A manufacturing business in Harrogate is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to work alongside the General Manager and Finance Director. This is a hands-on leadership role combining financial control, business partnering and operational finance. You'll take ownership of reporting, controls, statutory compliance and support key commercial decisions across the business. What you'll be doing • Leading the monthly management accounts process, • Ownership of annual budgeting and forecasting, • Acting as a finance business partner to the General Manager, • Managing year-end accounts and external audit processes, • Strengthening financial controls and governance, • Supporting strategic decision making through financial insight, • Overseeing statutory reporting and tax submissions, • Driving process improvements across the finance function, • Supervising and developing junior finance staffWhat they're looking for, • Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, • Strong technical accounting background, • Experience working within manufacturing, engineering or a product-led environment, • Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME setting, • Strong communication skills and ability to influence non-finance stakeholdersWhy consider it?, • Key leadership role within the business, • Direct access to senior management, • Opportunity to shape processes and controls, • Broad commercial exposure, • Stable business with long-term growth plans Click apply now.

An Opportunity to Become the Financial Right Hand to the Owners of a Fast-Growth BusinessNot every finance role offers a genuine seat at the table.Some are focused purely on reporting. Others are heavily transactional. This opportunity sits firmly in the middle.We're partnering with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business that is entering an exciting phase of development and is now seeking an experienced finance professional to join on an initial six-month contract.Reporting directly to the owners, this is a broad and highly visible role that combines hands-on financial management with genuine commercial influence and financial stewardship. For the right individual, this presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping shape decision-making, improve visibility of performance and support the continued growth of the business.Responsibilities:You'll take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing clear financial insight and helping guide strategic decision-making.Responsibilities are expected to include:Production and presentation of monthly management accountsBudgeting, forecasting and cashflow managementFinancial analysis and performance reportingProviding commercial insight and financial support to the ownersOverseeing payroll processes across both permanent and temporary sides of the businessManaging balance sheet reconciliations and month-end activitiesEnsuring robust financial controls and governanceSupporting external accountants, auditors and advisers where requiredDriving process improvements and identifying operational efficienciesSupporting wider business initiatives and growth plansThis is very much a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves whilst maintaining a strategic and commercial perspective. It is likely to appeal to a current Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Head of Finance who enjoys operating in an SME environment where no two days are the same.About You:We're keen to speak with commercially minded finance professionals who enjoy operating within dynamic SME environments.You will likely be:ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experienceCould be operating as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similarComfortable working both strategically and hands-onExperienced in producing management accounts, budgeting and forecastingConfident partnering with senior stakeholders and business ownersSolutions-focused with a proactive approachComfortable in overseeing a payroll facilityAble to work independently and take ownershipExperience within professional services, recruitment or staffing or another service-led environment would be advantageous, although by no means essential.If you're looking for a contract opportunity where you can genuinely add value and work closely with business owners, we'd be delighted to speak with you. Please get in touch with the team at Gifford and Partners for immediate shortlisting and a anticipated start within the next 2 weeks.TPBN1_UKTJ

Commercial ManagerNorth YorkshireSalary negotiable + Car Allowance + BenefitsOur client is a successful and highly regarded food producer supplying major UK retailers. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious Commercial Manager to join their North Yorkshire team.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused individual with experience managing retailer relationships and using category insight to drive profitable growth.The RoleReporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for managing key retailer accounts, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring the business continues to deliver exceptional service and value to its customers.Key responsibilities include:Managing and developing retailer relationshipsDelivering profitable sales growth across key accountsLeading customer meetings and commercial negotiationsDeveloping category-led recommendations and growth plansAnalysing Kantar and retailer data to identify opportunitiesSupporting pricing, forecasting and promotional activityWorking closely with operations and supply chain teamsIdentifying new business and commercial opportunitiesThe PersonWe are keen to speak with candidates who have experience supplying major UK retailers within food manufacturing or agricultural sectors.You will possess:Experience managing retailer accountsStrong commercial and negotiation skillsExcellent category management capabilityA good understanding of Kantar and retailer insight dataExperience within food manufacturing, agriculture, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fresh produce or related FMCG sectorsStrong communication, analytical and relationship-building skillsA proactive and results-driven approachPackageSalary NegotiableCar AllowanceBenefits PackageExcellent career development opportunitiesIf you have a strong commercial background and experience working with UK retailers within the food sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

I'm working with a well-established and growing service sector business based in Harrogate that is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while providing strategic financial support to senior management to drive business performance and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take on a broad and influential role within a dynamic business, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a real impact. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day finance function and overseeing a small finance team Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, and board packs Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making Monitoring business performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency Ensuring robust financial controls, processes, and compliance procedures are maintained Managing the year-end audit process and liaising with external accountants and auditors Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and statutory reporting requirements Supporting senior leadership with business planning, investment appraisals, and financial modelling Driving continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting, and processes The client is looking for: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Finance Business Partner role Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking to join a successful service sector organisation where you can combine operational finance leadership with commercial business partnering, this could be the ideal next step in your career