Financial Controller
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About the Role
Inc. Consulting is excited to partner with a PE-backed organisation, celebrated for its collaborative culture. We are recruiting a Financial Controller for a senior, hands-on position based in Sheffield. This pivotal role involves leading the Group’s finance functions, collaborating closely with the Chief Financial Officer, and influencing how finance supports the wider organisation.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance team.
- Oversee the monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate consolidated balance sheets and management accounts.
- Implement and monitor robust financial controls and procedures for business operations.
- Manage group cashflow, optimising cash collections and improving visibility of accounts payable.
- Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliation and review processes.
- Support M&A integration processes, ensuring acquisition accounting is accurately reflected.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all financial operations.
- Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.
- Drive process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Provide insightful finance advice to support strategic decision-making.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and collaborate on group projects and reporting.
Person Specification
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Experienced in leading, developing, and mentoring finance teams.
• Process and systems improvement-focused.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels, including senior leadership and board members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What's On Offer
This permanent role offers the opportunity to join an organisation with a collaborative, innovative culture and a commitment to employee development. Benefits include:
• Competitive salary up to £70,000 with career progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Flexible start and finish times and hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, and Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, and confidential advice
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
If you are a qualified finance professional passionate about leading a high-performing finance function and driving transformation across a global business, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform your consultant. Please note, while we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications, we are happy to keep your details on our CRM system and consider you for future opportunities. To have your details removed at any time, please contact hello@incconsulting.co.uk.