CRA Consulting
Financial Controller
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My client is a growing and ambitious SME based in Sheffield, seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our senior leadership team. This is a key role within the business, providing financial leadership, driving performance, and ensuring robust financial controls as we continue our growth journey.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, providing accurate financial reporting, strategic insight, and operational support across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working closely with business leaders and influencing decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function
- Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
- Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to the leadership team
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
- Oversee statutory accounts preparation and audit processes
- Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Develop and improve financial controls, processes, and systems
- Provide commercial analysis and business partnering support to operational teams
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members
- Support strategic projects, investment decisions, and business growth initiatives
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About You
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating in a senior finance role within an SME environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) although applications are welcomed from people who are qualified by experience
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance position, you may be looking for that next step.
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise
- Experience managing cash flow and business performance reporting
- Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
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Desirable
- Experience within an SME business and looking to develop
- Experience supporting business growth, acquisitions, or system implementations
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunity to influence business strategy and growth
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Genuine career development opportunities
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