Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Financial Controller - Head of Finance
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Financial Controller – Head of Finance
Location
Bradford, West Yorkshire (BD4)
Salary
£80,000 - £95,000 per annum
Working Pattern
Full-time, Office-Based
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a well-established and growing business based in Bradford. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in leading the finance function, driving financial performance, and supporting strategic business decisions.
This position would suit an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced SME environment and wants to be part of a senior leadership team where they can make a genuine impact.
The Environment is a relaxed working environment with casual dress code and not corporate at all, culture fit is extremely important for this client.
Working Hours
The business offers flexibility around working patterns:
- 4-day working week with longer working days, or
- Monday to Friday, either:
- 8:00am - 4:00pm, or
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
About the Role
As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Managing Director and have responsibility for overseeing the finance function. You will manage the Accounts & Payroll Manager, who in turn leads a team of approximately 10 employees.
You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and providing strategic financial insight across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finance department.
- Oversee all financial reporting, treasury, insurance and compliance activities.
- Produce weekly, monthly and year-end reporting packs, providing insightful commentary and analysis.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital and business performance.
- Provide commercial analysis to support key business decisions.
- Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and performance.
- Develop and enhance financial controls, systems and processes.
- Introduce and monitor relevant KPIs across the business.
- Manage relationships with auditors, banks and external financial advisors.
- Support and develop members of the finance team.
- Prepare financial reporting for banking partners.
- Oversee European VAT reporting and international supplier payments.
- Lead or support ad-hoc projects as required.
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About You
We are looking for a qualified finance professional who can operate both strategically and operationally within a growing business environment.
Essential Requirements:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Director or Head of Finance or in a similar senior finance leadership role.
- Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience of Acquisitions, private equity, separate entities and trade by-outs
- Commercially focused with excellent analytical abilities.
- Experience operating within an SME environment with annual turnover of approximately £50m-£100m+.
- Ability to work proactively and effectively in a fast-paced business.
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Desirable:
- Experience using Sage.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £80,000 - £95,000 per annum.
- Flexible working pattern including a 4-day working week option.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making.
- Opportunity to lead and develop an established finance team.
- Join a successful and growing SME where your contribution will directly influence business performance.
If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for a broad and influential role within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the role of Financial Controller, then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946
Closing date is 22.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
Company Information
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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