Sewell Wallis is partnering with a dynamic and forward thinking manufacturing business to recruit their next Financial Controller, based on site in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We're seeking someone who can join within a month and take full ownership of the finance function for a busy, fast paced operation within a wider UK group.
As the primary finance lead for the site, you'll work closely with the Site Director and regional finance leadership, providing both strategic insight and hands‑on operational support. You'll play a pivotal role in driving performance, improving processes and shaping decision making across the business.
This is a fully site based position, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to operations, thrives in a changing environment and is confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.
What will you be doing?
Leading the month‑end close process for the site, ensuring timely and accurate completion in line with group deadlines.
Full ownership and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
Producing accurate forecasts and insightful analysis of management information, clearly explaining variances and performance drivers.
Presenting financial information to senior leadership, interpreting KPIs and supporting corrective actions.
Acting as a strategic and operational finance partner to the Site Director and wider leadership team.
Leading and supporting process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Overseeing stock control processes, including coordination of year‑end stock takes.
Preparing statutory accounts and coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Supporting the development of strategic plans, budgets and quarterly forecasts. What skills are we looking for?
Immediate start or 1 month notice period.
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
Strong finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication skills, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Hands‑on approach with a willingness to work closely with operational teams on site.
Experience in cost accounting.
Strong analytical, problem solving and process improvement capability.
Proactive, ambitious and forward thinking mindset with the confidence to drive change.What is on offer?
A competitive salary of up to £70,000
25 days annual leave with bank holidays off
Enhanced pension contributions
Free Parking
Discounts and vouchers
Healthcare cashback cover
Immediate start permanent roleApply below or for more information, contact Jenny Goodson.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions