Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a dynamic and forward-thinking professional services company based in Leeds.

This company is a leading organisation in its field, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. This Financial Controller role presents an exciting opportunity for a proven finance professional to join a dynamic team and contribute to the strategic development of the company.

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial management and compliance, while also leading a talented finance team. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As Financial Controller, you will work closely with the CFO and wider board and will play a crucial role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic initiatives within the organisation.

Please note this is a hybrid or remote position, with an expectation to be at the Leeds offices once or twice per month.Responsibilities include:

• Deputise for the Director of Finance on financial accounting issues.
• Maintain and develop strong financial controls and processes.
• Manage the annual statutory accounts process, ensuring high quality annual report and accounts are delivered to time and to audit standards.
• Manage the balance sheet, ensuring optimisation of debtors, creditors and cash.
• Provide advice to the Director of Finance on working capital management.
• Maintain Treasury protocols and ongoing management of the Treasury function.
• Management of tax issues, working with external advisors as required.
• Oversee the preparation of annual accounting statements and manage the year-end process.
• Lead the management of tax issues and annual insurance renewals.
• Contribute to wider strategic projects.
• Management and development of the Financial Accounts, Cash, Credit Control and Transaction processing teams.

Skills and Attributes required:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in financial control within a medium to large business.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial reporting.

Package on offer:

£90,000 - £110,000 + benefits to include car allowance and bonusGleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.