Financial Controller

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a fast growing SME in Sheffield as they look to bring a new Financial Controller into the business. This role will be a number 1 on site, reporting straight to the Managing Director and will manage 1 member of staff. This Financial Controller role will take full responsibility for the finance function on site and play a key part in supporting operational and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will lead financial management, reporting, and financial controls for the site and support in developing the function as the business continues to scale up. Duties will be varied and will include: -

• Lead and manage the site finance function, including supervision of one finance team member
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and performance analysis
• Partner with the Site Managing Director to provide financial insight and support business decision-making
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes, and compliance
• Oversee cashflow management, cost control, and profitability analysis
• Liaise with the group finance team, auditors, and external stakeholders where required
• Support continuous improvement of finance systems and processes as the site grows

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experiences: -

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified
• Experience operating as a senior finance lead or Financial Controller in an SME or site-based environment
• Strong commercial and operational finance skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a growing business
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Experience within manufacturing, energy, engineering, or industrial sectors would be advantageous

If you are interested in this role, please send in your CV today!