Financial Controller

A leading UK-wide niche consultancy group based in Wakefield are seeking an experienced CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Management Accountant/Finance Manager to join the business at a pivotal stage of its expansion. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving organisation where you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and supporting the continued growth of the group.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will gain full commercial exposure across the business and become a key figure in driving financial performance and operational improvement. This is a highly visible role offering genuine influence and long-term progression opportunities and would be an ideal opportunity for any career minded individual looking to move into a Financial Controller position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee all financial operations across the group, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and efficient processes are in place.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement improvements to support the ongoing growth of the business.
• Take ownership of the accounts team, effectively managing workloads and responsibilities based on individual strengths.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable function to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and high standards are maintained.
• Provide timely and meaningful financial updates to senior stakeholders, delivering clear insight into current performance, forecasts, and future projections.
• Present financial information and commercial insight to both internal and external stakeholders, helping to influence key business decisions and support the organisation's strategic growth plans.

About You:

• Ideally ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Proven experience operating in a senior Management Accountant/Financial Accountant/Finance Manager role with desire to take on a leadership position.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and process improvement
• Previous exposure to multi-site SME environments would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation
• This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and expanding business where you will have real influence across the organisation. The role offers excellent commercial exposure, autonomy, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership during an exciting period of growth.
• If you are looking for a role where you can add value, drive change, and help shape the future of a growing business, we would love to hear from you.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.