Financial Controller | Leeds | £70-75k + bonus + profit share | Site based
This is a proper top of the tree Financial Controller role. Not a "keep the lights on" job. Not a back-office reporting post. It's a senior finance role with ownership, influence, and trust. We're helping a long-established global engineering business hire a Financial Controller for its Northern Europe Service Centre. You'll own the finances for the UK and internationally. People will listen to you here.
What makes this worth your time
You'll be running the numbers and helping the business understand them.
You'll work closely with GMs, challenge decisions when needed, and improve how things are done without fighting politics or egos, finance is respected. Leadership is approachable, the environment is calm, stable, and well run.
If you like autonomy, clarity, and being trusted to do your job properly, this will suit you.
What you'll actually do
Own financial control for the UK & internationally
Lead month-end, forecasting, budgeting, and audits
Ensure IFRS / local GAAP compliance
Provide clear, commercial insight to senior leaders
Develop a strong, capable finance team
Improve processes where they need improving
What they're looking for
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Experience in multi-entity or international environments
Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions
Commercial, grounded, and able to influence without noise
This suits someone who wants to be the finance lead, not just the "numbers person."
Basically, you'll be the person everyone relies on, and you'll finally have the authority to make it happen.
Package
£70-75k base salary - competitive for a senior, high-responsibility role
Annual bonus + profit share, reward for the results you deliver
Private healthcare, pension & life assurance, because your wellbeing matters
26 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more) flexibility and work-life balance
Long-term career prospects - a stable, well-run business where finance is respected and you can grow
Interested?
If you've ever thought: "I want to run finance, actually influence decisions, and be listened to," this is your chance. Know someone perfect for this? Referrals are very welcome good people should know about good opportunities. Get in touch at natalie@ifftalent.com or 07785931193
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