HW Finance are pleased to have been exclusively retained by Blackhall Engineering, a successful family owned business, in their search for a Financial Controller to join the team in Huddersfield. Blackhall Engineering design, manufacture and supply premium quality valves to diverse sectors including defence, power, water, oil & gas. The business is focused on sustainability and actively support the UK strategy of decarbonization by increasing the life span of products. They have a clear strategy in place over the coming years to diversify their offering, and the Financial Controller will be a key hire to support them with this growth. About the role: This is a No.1 in Finance role, leading and developing a small finance team and managing day-to-day operations of the finance function. Key Responsibilities: Production of monthly management accounts Budgeting and forecasting Maintain internal financial controls and compliance Cashflow management and planning Manage banking relationships and other external relationships Stock and Gross Margin reporting and variance analysis Financial reporting and analysis Process improvement Supporting the commercial and operational teams Ad hoc project and systems work About You: ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified (or equivalent) Manufacturing background Hands on Financial Reporting/Management Accounting experience Prior management/mentoring experience – comfortable supporting junior team members Excellent stakeholder management skills – ability to work with and support non-finance stakeholders Ability to drive change and improve processes Desire to be actively involved in the business’s growth What’s on offer: Competitive salary circa £55-65k (dependent on experience) Opportunity to become a valued team member as part of a growing and successful business, and actively input into the future of the business Full autonomy as No.1 in Finance, managing the day-to-day finance operations Excellent working culture, and sense of team Please note, this role is full time on site.