Head of Finance / Financial Controller Location: Bingley (Hybrid – 1 day/week from home) Salary: £70,000–£75,000 Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time (3–5 days/week) About the Role We are seeking a commercially minded and hands-on finance leader to oversee all aspects of financial operations, statutory reporting, and management accounts. This role will report directly to the Management Board and collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support business strategy, commercial performance, and operational spend. You will lead a well-established finance team comprising a full-time Finance Manager and two part-time Accounts Assistants who are responsible for transactional duties and payroll. The successful candidate will also play a critical role in resolving legacy issues and ensuring accurate financial reporting across a network of 17 offices in West and North Yorkshire. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing high-level strategic input with practical, day-to-day execution. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the Finance team, managing and mentoring the Finance Manager and indirectly overseeing two Accounts Assistants. Own the end-to-end finance function, including: Monthly management accounts and P&L reporting Balance sheet management and reconciliations Cashflow analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting VAT returns (quarterly) and P11Ds Budgeting and forecasting (monthly, quarterly, annual) Payroll and expenses sign-off Client account management Year-end accounts preparation and audit liaison Manage annual renewals (insurance, life assurance, PHI, Bupa, etc.) Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to: Support commercial strategy and pricing analysis Maximise operational efficiency through cost analysis Ensure profitability and maintain competitive margins Maintain strong internal communication across all levels and office locations, building trust and collaboration. Act as a key liaison with our external accountancy firm for year-end accounts, audit, and strategic financial advice. About You Formally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – required Proven experience in a senior finance role such as Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Finance Manager A self-motivated, autonomous problem solver, capable of navigating historical complexities Excellent communicator, able to build relationships across departments and geographic locations Comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level within our finance structure Benefits 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Additional birthday leave Life assurance (x4 salary) Income protection Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Staff discounts Company Sick pay Flexible work pattern (Full-time or part-time) Hybrid working (1 day/week from home) Things to know Team structure – Finance Manager and 2x Finance Assistants (both part time – one office based and the other a homeworker). Currently have a FD as a consultant but this role will replace them. 110 employees 17 offices across North and West Yorkshire Dacre, Son and Hartley ( https://dacres.co.uk/ ), Lister Haigh ( https://listerhaigh.co.uk/services/ ) (acquired in Feb 2025 and team Tuped over – based in Harrogate – focus on rural property management) and Dacres Commercial ( https://dacrescommercial.co.uk/ ) (land and development, rent reviews on doctors surgeries etc)– all under the same umbrella Residential Sales and Lettings Commercial – land and development, healthcare, agency and investment, rent reviews, valuations, Agriculture - land agency and rural property management work, Land & Forestry Sales and Acquisitions, Valuations & Compulsory Purchase, consultancy, Planning Services, Energy Consultancy Residential Surveys Franchise x 1 (Morley) Turnover around 4.5 million, Systems used include Coretime (where fee earners record time), Sage 200 and Reapit (Property Management database). Separate payroll system. We’re a purpose-driven search firm built on one belief: recruitment should leave people and communities better than we found them. Alongside expert hiring support, we offer free mentoring access, career guidance, and wellbeing support throughout your journey We also reinvest 3% of our profits into mental health and social impact initiatives - including MHFA training, wellbeing workshops, and youth outreach. With IFF Talent, you’re not just applying for a role. You’re joining a recruitment experience designed to create real, lasting impact.