Financial Controller in Leeds - Marks Sattin

As Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for strengthening the organisation's overall financial position. You will oversee day-to-day finance operations while working closely with senior leaders to enhance performance, manage risk, and support major organisational change.

This is a broad, influential role that extends well beyond traditional financial control. You will contribute to structural change, systems implementation, and cultural development, helping to shape a modern, forward-looking finance function.

• Deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting aligned with relevant accounting standards and regulatory expectations

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, providing clear analysis to inform strategic decisions

• Manage cash flow and working capital to ensure financial resilience and operational agility

• Oversee financial analysis to identify efficiencies, synergy opportunities, and areas for investment

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to tax and statutory requirements

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement

• Support major organisational initiatives, including restructuring, systems upgrades, and transformation programmes

• Preparation, review, and interpretation of monthly and annual financial statements

• Full ownership of the planning cycle, variance analysis, and forward-looking financial insight

• Maintaining liquidity, optimising working capital, and strengthening cash management processes

• Conducting ROI assessments, investment evaluations, and scenario modelling to guide decision-making

• Managing internal controls, audits, and compliance with tax and regulatory obligations

• Building capability within the finance team and fostering a strong performance culture

• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to influence financial and operational strategy

You are a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in evolving environments and enjoys building robust, reliable finance functions.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally at Financial Controller level

• Strong technical accounting expertise and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks

• Proven experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• A track record of delivering high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decisions

• A collaborative leadership style with experience developing and motivating finance teams

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders

• Strong systems capability, including experience with ERP platforms and advanced Excel skills

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal control frameworks

• Knowledge of corporate finance, tax, and audit processes

• Experience supporting ERP implementations and wider business transformation initiatives

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