Head of Finance / Financial Controller - c£10m turnover business in Leeds
Financial Controller
SME business (c£10m turnover) - service-based business
Leeds City Centre - hybrid working
Sitting as the number 1 in finance, reporting into the business owners, this role will take full responsibility for the SME businesses finance function.
This business are performance driven and fast paced so will require someone who can be hands on in the details but also bring a strong "value add", commercial mindset to the role.
The role:
* Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting
* Own VAT returns, tax submissions and payroll compliance
* Manage and optimise cash flow forecasting and working capital
* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
* Oversee financial audits and maintain strong internal controls
* Provide financial insight to support commercial decisions and business strategy
* Manage small team of direct reports
* Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
* Support long-term planning, contract reviews and cost modelling
The requirements:
Ideally, you will have experience of excelling in an SME environment, be ready to be the number 1 in finance and hold a full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or ACMA or equivalent).
A strong understan...