Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Are you a finance professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for driving financial excellence? Our client has an exciting opportunity just for you!

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to lead their finance team based in the Leeds office, ensuring that the financial operations are expertly managed.

• Leading Innovators: Our client is a leading Open Space Management Company delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.
• Professional Team: They support many top residential housebuilders to create and maintain expertly managed open spaces for the benefit of the local community and the wildlife they support.
• Customer Service Focused: With an ever-growing portfolio of sites under management, their customer service-led approach is what sets them apart.
• Vision for Improvement: Their vision is to continually review, monitor, and improve the way they care for the open spaces they manage.
• Great Place to Work: They pride themselves on being a great place to work, valuing the individuals that make up their organisation. This commitment has been recognised by Investors in People, who recently awarded them silver status.
• Fun and Engagement: They take fun seriously! From charity events and competitions to an annual team away day, there’s always something happening.

The Opportunity

Be part of a company that values its team members and contributes positively to the community and environment.

The benefits of being part of a small team extend well beyond flexibility and variety, offering you the opportunity to reach your potential.

• Company Pension
• 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
• An additional day holiday for every year of service
• A day off for your Birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Person

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, self-motivated individual. You may be working towards your CIMA/ACCA Qualification or already be fully qualified, however if you can demonstrate extensive knowledge of running a finance function, they would love to hear from you.

Your previous experience may have been gained working for a major house builder or service provider but what is important is the willingness and ability to do the right thing.

Key Skills:

• Part or fully Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Experience with financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Above all, what matters most is your willingness and ability to do the right thing and maintain high standards.

The Role

As the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in managing our financial reporting for a key area of the business.

You will work closely with senior leadership team to ensure the company is financially robust and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

You will also be instrumental in identifying opportunities for system improvements and ensuring that all financial activities align with our company standards. This role offers you the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic and supportive team, contributing directly to their mission of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.

What your day will look like:

• Overseeing and managing a Finance team
• Completing routine processes such as raising Journals in line with business schedules
• Full Production of Month End Board Park
• Production of KPI’s and analysis
• Ensuring our customers’ requirements & expectations are met in a courteous and professional manner.
• Identifying areas of improvement within current systems.
• Ensuring company standards and procedures are followed.
• Achieving quality standards and fully reconciled customer accounts.

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a difference, they would love to hear from you!

Please hit apply now and upload your CV.