Financial Controller - Head of Finance in Bradford

Financial Controller – Head of Finance

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (BD4)

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a well-established and growing business based in Bradford. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in leading the finance function, driving financial performance, and supporting strategic business decisions.

This position would suit an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working within a fast‑paced SME environment and wants to be part of a senior leadership team where they can make a genuine impact.

The Environment is a relaxed working environment with casual dress code and not corporate at all, culture fit is extremely important for this client.

Working Hours

The business offers flexibility around working patterns:

• 4-day working week with longer working days, or
• Monday to Friday, either:
  • 8:00am - 4:00pm, or
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Managing Director and have responsibility for overseeing the finance function. You will manage the Accounts & Payroll Manager, who in turn leads a team of approximately 10 employees.

You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate reporting, supporting commercial decision‑making, and providing strategic financial insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance department.
• Oversee all financial reporting, treasury, insurance and compliance activities.
• Produce weekly, monthly and year‑end reporting packs, providing insightful commentary and analysis.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and business performance.
• Provide commercial analysis to support key business decisions.
• Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and performance.
• Develop and enhance financial controls, systems and processes.
• Introduce and monitor relevant KPIs across the business.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks and external financial advisors.
• Support and develop members of the finance team.
• Prepare financial reporting for banking partners.
• Oversee European VAT reporting and international supplier payments.
• Lead or support ad‑hoc projects as required.

About You

We are looking for a qualified finance professional who can operate both strategically and operationally within a growing business environment.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Director or Head of Finance or in a similar senior finance leadership role.
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience of Acquisitions, private equity, separate entities and trade by‑outs
• Commercially focused with excellent analytical abilities.
• Experience operating within an SME environment with annual turnover of approximately £50m-£100m+.
• Ability to work proactively and effectively in a fast‑paced business.

Desirable

• Experience using Sage.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £80,000 - £95,000 per annum.
• Flexible working pattern including a 4-day working week option.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established finance team.
• Join a successful and growing SME where your contribution will directly influence business performance.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for a broad and influential role within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date is 22.10.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.