Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Nottingham, to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance for a 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision making and drive financial performance. The successful Head of Commercial Finance candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 13, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling. You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision making across the charity. What will you be doing? Lead, manage and develop a high performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Oversee the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long term financial modelling Deliver accurate and timely month end reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary on financial performance Conduct detailed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic insight to support resource allocation and investment decisions Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and the Executive Team, to evaluate business cases and support strategic initiatives Lead the development of commercial pricing models and service scheduling strategies to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency Analyse overhead structures and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial control Ensure financial data is translated into actionable insights that inform decision making across the organisation What skills are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or multi service organization Strong analytical skills with a track record of evaluating business cases and identifying financial risks and opportunities Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders Experience in leading and developing finance teams Proficient in overhead cost analysis and financial modelling What's on offer? Competitive salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum, dependent on experience 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave 8% matched pension scheme Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership role Apply below or for more information, contact Jenny.
Nov 20, 2025
Full time
Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Nottingham, to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance for a 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision making and drive financial performance. The successful Head of Commercial Finance candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 13, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling. You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision making across the charity. What will you be doing? Lead, manage and develop a high performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Oversee the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long term financial modelling Deliver accurate and timely month end reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary on financial performance Conduct detailed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic insight to support resource allocation and investment decisions Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and the Executive Team, to evaluate business cases and support strategic initiatives Lead the development of commercial pricing models and service scheduling strategies to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency Analyse overhead structures and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial control Ensure financial data is translated into actionable insights that inform decision making across the organisation What skills are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or multi service organization Strong analytical skills with a track record of evaluating business cases and identifying financial risks and opportunities Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders Experience in leading and developing finance teams Proficient in overhead cost analysis and financial modelling What's on offer? Competitive salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum, dependent on experience 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave 8% matched pension scheme Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership role Apply below or for more information, contact Jenny.
Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a background in practice or payroll bureau work, who enjoys managing end-to-end payroll processes and delivering an excellent service to a wide range of clients. The business is known for its supportive working culture and commitment to developing its people. You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative team in a role that offers real variety, ownership, and the chance to work with multiple clients across different industries. What will you be doing? Managing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple clients, including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls. Ensuring accurate processing of statutory deductions such as PAYE, National Insurance, and pensions. Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC and assisting with year-end processes. Administering pension auto-enrolment and liaising with providers. Maintaining accurate and compliant payroll records and documentation. Acting as a main point of contact for client payroll queries, ensuring a professional and timely response. Keeping up to date with UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. What skills are we looking for? Proven experience in a payroll role within an accountancy practice or bureau environment. Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance. Excellent communication and client relationship management skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Organised and able to work effectively to multiple deadlines. Proficient in payroll systems and Excel. What's on offer? Flexible hybrid working following training. Free onsite parking. Pension scheme Opportunities for professional development. Apply now to avoid missing out, or please contact Eleanor Kirk for more details. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Nov 16, 2025
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a background in practice or payroll bureau work, who enjoys managing end-to-end payroll processes and delivering an excellent service to a wide range of clients. The business is known for its supportive working culture and commitment to developing its people. You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative team in a role that offers real variety, ownership, and the chance to work with multiple clients across different industries. What will you be doing? Managing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple clients, including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls. Ensuring accurate processing of statutory deductions such as PAYE, National Insurance, and pensions. Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC and assisting with year-end processes. Administering pension auto-enrolment and liaising with providers. Maintaining accurate and compliant payroll records and documentation. Acting as a main point of contact for client payroll queries, ensuring a professional and timely response. Keeping up to date with UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. What skills are we looking for? Proven experience in a payroll role within an accountancy practice or bureau environment. Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance. Excellent communication and client relationship management skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Organised and able to work effectively to multiple deadlines. Proficient in payroll systems and Excel. What's on offer? Flexible hybrid working following training. Free onsite parking. Pension scheme Opportunities for professional development. Apply now to avoid missing out, or please contact Eleanor Kirk for more details. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for an ongoing contract. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. The successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 20, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling. You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the charity. What will you be doing? Lead, manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Oversee the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term financial modelling. Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary on financial performance. Conduct detailed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic insight to support resource allocation and investment decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and the Executive Team, to evaluate business cases and support strategic initiatives. Lead the development of commercial pricing models and service scheduling strategies to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Analyse overhead structures and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial control. Ensure financial data is translated into actionable insights that inform decision-making across the organisation. What skills are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or multi-service organisation. Strong analytical skills with a track record of evaluating business cases and identifying financial risks and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders. Experience in leading and developing finance teams. Proficient in overhead cost analysis and financial modelling. What's on offer? Competitive salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience. 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service. Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave. 8% matched pension scheme. Hybrid working arrangement. Send us your CV below, or contact Jenny Goodson for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Nov 10, 2025
Full time
Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for an ongoing contract. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. The successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 20, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling. You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the charity. What will you be doing? Lead, manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Oversee the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term financial modelling. Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary on financial performance. Conduct detailed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic insight to support resource allocation and investment decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and the Executive Team, to evaluate business cases and support strategic initiatives. Lead the development of commercial pricing models and service scheduling strategies to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Analyse overhead structures and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial control. Ensure financial data is translated into actionable insights that inform decision-making across the organisation. What skills are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or multi-service organisation. Strong analytical skills with a track record of evaluating business cases and identifying financial risks and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders. Experience in leading and developing finance teams. Proficient in overhead cost analysis and financial modelling. What's on offer? Competitive salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience. 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service. Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave. 8% matched pension scheme. Hybrid working arrangement. Send us your CV below, or contact Jenny Goodson for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a well established education provider in Sheffield to recruit an Interim CFO for a six month fixed term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Director or CFO to provide vital financial leadership and support to the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will guide the organisation through year end, take ownership of budget setting, manage a team of eight, and ensure a smooth handover to a new permanent hire until around Easter. You'll also oversee ongoing developments in the organisation's ERP systems, so prior experience with ERP transitions or implementations would be highly beneficial. What will you be doing? Managing a finance team of eight, ensuring workflow is effectively maintained. Overseeing an ERP system change and supporting process improvements. Preparing a comprehensive handover for the incoming permanent CFO. Leading on annual budget setting and financial planning. Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure effective budgetary control and informed decision making. Analysing P&L performance and presenting insights to the Board and Senior Leadership Team. Managing the year end close process and liaising with external auditors. Ensuring strong financial controls are in place and adhered to. What skills are we looking for? Experience within the education sector. Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA). Ethical and transparent leadership style. Proven management and team leadership experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong financial acumen and analytical ability. Demonstrated experience in budgeting within the education sector. What's on offer? Immediate start with a six month fixed term contract. Up to £90,000 salary (pro rata) or the equivalent day rate Private healthcare. Matched pension contributions. Hybrid working arrangement. If you're an experienced finance leader seeking a meaningful interim role within the education sector, please submit your CV below or contact Inci Evcil for more information.
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a well established education provider in Sheffield to recruit an Interim CFO for a six month fixed term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Director or CFO to provide vital financial leadership and support to the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will guide the organisation through year end, take ownership of budget setting, manage a team of eight, and ensure a smooth handover to a new permanent hire until around Easter. You'll also oversee ongoing developments in the organisation's ERP systems, so prior experience with ERP transitions or implementations would be highly beneficial. What will you be doing? Managing a finance team of eight, ensuring workflow is effectively maintained. Overseeing an ERP system change and supporting process improvements. Preparing a comprehensive handover for the incoming permanent CFO. Leading on annual budget setting and financial planning. Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure effective budgetary control and informed decision making. Analysing P&L performance and presenting insights to the Board and Senior Leadership Team. Managing the year end close process and liaising with external auditors. Ensuring strong financial controls are in place and adhered to. What skills are we looking for? Experience within the education sector. Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA). Ethical and transparent leadership style. Proven management and team leadership experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong financial acumen and analytical ability. Demonstrated experience in budgeting within the education sector. What's on offer? Immediate start with a six month fixed term contract. Up to £90,000 salary (pro rata) or the equivalent day rate Private healthcare. Matched pension contributions. Hybrid working arrangement. If you're an experienced finance leader seeking a meaningful interim role within the education sector, please submit your CV below or contact Inci Evcil for more information.