Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a flexible role where you can make a real commercial impact?
We partner with ambitious SMEs that need experienced finance professionals to support their growth. We're looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to join our team on a self employed and work closely with one of our established manufacturing clients in Leeds, providing onsite finance leadership two days per week.
This isn't a traditional accounting role. You'll become a trusted finance partner to our client, helping their leadership team improve financial performance, strengthen controls and make informed strategic decisions, while enjoying the flexibility and variety of working as part of The Part-Time Finance People.
Working onsite with our client, you'll take ownership of the finance function while acting as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team. Your responsibilities will include:
Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Managing cash flow forecasting and working capital.
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls.
Developing and improving finance systems, reporting processes and internal controls.
Leading budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis.
Providing commercial insight to support operational decision-making.
Monitoring business performance against financial objectives and KPIs.
Liaising with external accountants regarding year-end accounts and compliance.
Supporting strategic planning through financial modelling and business analysis.
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitability.
Providing guidance and support to finance and administrative colleagues where required.
You're an experienced senior finance professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders to solve problems and drive performance.
You combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and are confident working independently while building trusted relationships across a business. Ideally you are allready self employed looking to take on additional client work.
Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance leadership role within a UK business.
Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise.
Excellent month-end, balance sheet and financial control experience.
Demonstrable experience in cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
Experience improving finance processes and strengthening internal controls.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions.
Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and financial analysis.
Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
£35 per hour
2 days per week
Onsite with our manufacturing client in Leeds
Work closely with an established and growing manufacturing business.
At The Part-Time Finance People, we specialise in providing experienced finance professionals to ambitious SMEs that need high-quality financial leadership on a flexible basis.
Our contractors become trusted partners to our clients, helping improve profitability, strengthen cash flow and provide the commercial insight that supports sustainable growth.
If you're looking for varied, rewarding work where your expertise is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
To be considered, you'll need:
A minimum of two years' UK experience operating at Financial Controller level.
The right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Financial Controller (Leeds) • Leeds, LDS, GB
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