Financial Controller, Sheffield

The Company

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are exclusively recruiting for a new position of Financial Controller for a growing SME business with a Head Office based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The organisation has experienced steady and controlled growth over the last 3 years, meaning they now have a significant presence in European markets, and it is this expansion which has created the vacancy.The business is entrepreneurial and ambitious by it's nature, and there is a realistic expectation that the Financial Controller role will develop into a Finance Director role in the coming years as further global growth starts to feed into new lines of revenue for the UK.

The Role

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, this is a role which is both hands-on aswell as having a strong commercial focus. The successful candidate will be a key component in the UK Management Team and will play a key part in Business Planning, Investment Appraisal, and Project Management while also managing the day to aspects of finance.

A brief remit of duties outside of this will include:

• The supervision of a finance function which comprises 2 staff
• Providing day to day financial support to Operations Managers
• Supporting the strategic development of the business
• Oversee the month end process
• Lead the annual planning process and quarterly reforecasting

Your Profile

To be considered for this unique opportunity, we are keen to hear from the very best of talent on the market place. We require a candidate who is robust, and has the strength of character to deal with Commercial Directors, but who can also manage staff appropriately and develop the best people in the business.

In addition the following factors will also be considered:

• A Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
• Previous supervisory experience
• Strong commercial acumen
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential
• Proven ability to work with Non-Finance Staff

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience
• Pension contributions
• Private Medical cover
• Annual Bonus
• Long term career prospects

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.