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