Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well established and highly respected Sheffield based business is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to join its senior leadership structure.

The business continues to invest in its operations, people, and future growth, creating an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller looking to play a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic development.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the Senior Management Team, the Financial Controller will take full responsibility for the finance function while also contributing operationally to improve efficiencies, strengthen reporting, and support wider business objectives.

The Role

This is a broad and influential position suited to a hands on finance leader who enjoys working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders. You will provide accurate financial insight, maintain robust financial controls, and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the company accounts function
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Driving operational efficiencies and improving business performance
• Acting as a key business partner to the Managing Director and Senior Management Team
• Monitoring KPIs and supporting strategic planning
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Managing year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants/auditors
• Delivering meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Developing and improving finance processes, systems, and controls

About You

• Qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position
• Strong commercial and operational awareness
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across the business
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or SME environments would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Senior leadership exposure and genuine influence within the business
• Opportunity to support ongoing operational and commercial improvements
• Stable, established, and growing organisation
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Long term career development potential

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.