Financial Controller - Head of Finance

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.