Sewell Wallis are exclusively working with a fast‑growing, scaling manufacturing business in Sheffield, South Yorkshire to secure them a new Financial Controller.
The company has received two rounds of investment in the last five years, with exciting projects and improvements currently underway – this is a great opportunity to join a fast‑paced business.
You’ll need to be technically strong, with a Practice (and Audit) background, as you’ll have sole ownership of the statutory reporting and lead on external audits. Alongside this, you will be responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and working‑capital management, ensuring accurate and insightful financial understanding to support key business decisions.
What will you be doing?
- Oversee full month‑end close process, including management accounts, inventory valuations, balance‑sheet reconciliations and all other reporting, ensuring completion within strict group reporting deadlines (5 days).
- Cash‑flow forecasting and working‑capital management.
- Responsibility for end-to-end financial processes and procedures.
- Ensure the production of timely, accurate financial and operational performance reports to the senior leadership team.
- Conduct in‑depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial plans with business objectives.
- Ongoing development of ERP and other reporting platforms.
- Financial compliance lead for Tax, and both internal & external audit requirements.
- Develop, support, and mentor 3 finance team members.
What skills are we looking for?
- Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Background in Practice (& Audit).
- UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory accounting are essential.
- Team management experience.
- Strong IT skills (including Excel).
What’s on offer?
- Competitive salary of £65,000–£70,000.
- Generous quarterly bonus.
- Healthcare.
- 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off.
- Secure onsite parking.
- Flexible working hours, 7:30am‑6:30pm.
