Group Financial Controller

North Leeds

A high-growth, market-leading business is seeking an ambitious Group Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in its next phase of expansion.

Operating within a dynamic, multi-entity environment, the business has achieved consistent year-on-year growth and is continuing to scale through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions. This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the Finance Director, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The Role

You will take ownership of the finance function, driving best-in-class reporting, controls, and commercial insight, while leading and developing a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of monthly management accounts and group board reporting, delivering high-quality insight and analysis.
• Development of meaningful KPI reporting to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting (weekly and quarterly), and cash flow management processes.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and working capital management.
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting, tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE), and audit readiness.
• Manage bank reporting, covenant compliance, and invoice discounting facilities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, sales, marketing, and distribution to drive commercial performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Review and enhance financial systems, processes, and controls.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate:

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role (Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant / Group Finance).
• Managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen within fast-paced environments (e.g. retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, or service-led businesses).
• Confident communication with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level.
• Proactive, hands-on drive to improve processes and performance.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where you will have genuine influence and the ability to shape the finance function.

You’ll gain exposure to strategic decision-making, acquisitions, and business transformation, making this an ideal role for a career-driven finance professional looking to progress towards Finance Director level.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.