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Headstar Leeds, Yorkshire
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Leeds £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus This is a role for a Financial Controller who wants influence, autonomy and the chance to build something lasting. You'll be joining a well-established, design-led commercial interiors and fit-out business with a turnover of c.£4m and over four decades of trading history. Privately owned and values-driven, the business specialises in creating inspiring, functional spaces that enhance wellbeing and connection, blending creative design with practical delivery. With a strong order book and clear growth plans, they are now entering the next stage of their development. As Financial Controller, you will be the first dedicated finance professional in the business, taking full ownership of the finance function and working closely with the senior leadership team. This is a hands-on role covering management accounts, forecasting, cashflow, controls and statutory reporting, while also providing the commercial insight needed to support strategic decision-making. As the business scales, you'll have the opportunity to build systems, improve processes and ultimately recruit and lead a small finance team. Why Apply? Real influence - a seat at the table, shaping decisions rather than reporting on them Build, not inherit - the opportunity to design systems, controls and processes from the ground up Progression baked in - scope to grow a finance team and evolve the role as the business scales Reward linked to success - profit share bonus scheme aligned to long-term growth Balance and trust - hybrid working in a grown-up, outcome-focused environment Stability with ambition - an established business with clear plans for the future This role will suit a commercially minded, qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a project-led environment and wants their work to genuinely matter. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence growth and leave a lasting mark on a business this is the one for you. Apply now, or get in touch for a confidential conversation to explore whether this opportunity could be the right next step in your career.
Headstar Hull, Yorkshire
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Hull £65,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance + Benefits Are you a Financial Controller who wants to be closer to the decisions that actually shape how a business performs? This role sits at the heart of a busy manufacturing site in Hull, working directly with operational teams and senior leadership to understand performance, improve margins and influence the direction of the business. It's with a well-established £40m manufacturing group that has recently moved into employee ownership, creating a stable environment where finance plays a genuinely important role in how the site runs day to day. You'll report into a hugely experienced Group Finance Director and play an important part in the day-to-day running of the site. It's not purely a reporting role. Alongside the core finance responsibilities, the position involves working closely with operational teams to help them understand performance, improve efficiency and make better commercial decisions. The Role You'll take ownership of the management accounting and financial performance of the Hull site, supported by a small finance team. You'll also work closely with colleagues across production, operations and senior management. Responsibilities will include: Producing monthly management accounts and overseeing the month-end process Forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis Preparing financial reports and performance commentary for senior management Maintaining daily and weekly performance dashboards Supporting operational teams with financial insight and analysis Contributing to process improvements and cost control initiatives Supporting audit, VAT and financial controls Playing a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system This is a role where the successful person will need to build strong relationships across the business and be comfortable explaining financial information to non-finance colleagues. The Business The company operates in a specialist manufacturing environment and has built long-standing relationships with a number of key customers across sectors such as HVAC, automotive and industrial filtration. Many of these partnerships have been in place for over a decade, reflecting a focus on quality, reliability and long-term collaboration. The Hull site is a busy operational environment, and the finance team plays a key role in supporting performance and decision-making across the business. What They're Looking For The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), although candidates with relevant experience in a similar role will also be considered. You'll likely have experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or operational business and be comfortable working closely with non-finance teams. They're particularly interested in someone who: Has a strong understanding of management accounting Enjoys working closely with operational teams Can communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues Takes a practical, problem-solving approach Is looking for a role where they can have a genuine impact on the business Package Up to £65,000 salary DOE £8,000 car allowance (with company car option) Private medical cover (BUPA) Critical illness cover 4x death in service 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus Participation in the Employee Ownership Trust structure The role is primarily site-based in Hull, although some flexibility may be possible once you are established in the role. If you'd like to find out more, click apply now.
Headstar Leeds, Yorkshire
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
You're running the numbers. But who's counting on you? You're probably in a senior finance role already. Juggling reports. Mentoring juniors. Putting out fires. But how often do you get to genuinely shape the finance function, not just maintain it? This group financial controller role gives you that opportunity. You'll be joining a financial services group with seven entities, where you'll take the lead on all things financial control. That means owning the management accounts (including consolidations), driving process improvements, and making sure the board has rock-solid data to make commercial decisions. The salary is £70,000 to £75,000 depending on experience. You'll be based out of modern offices in East Leeds, with hybrid working available - 3 days in the office, 2 from wherever works best for you. It's a full-time, permanent role, 37.5 hours a week. You'll manage a team of six (qualified and non-qualified), across purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash, and general accounting. You'll also be the go-to for external audit, tax, payroll, capital adequacy reporting and systems implementation. You'll work closely with FP&A and help the group move towards more automation and better reporting. What you'll need: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years in a senior finance role Strong experience consolidating group accounts Confident managing a small team Technically sound in UK GAAP, tax, and Excel Composure under pressure - you'll be dealing with month-end deadlines, auditors, and regulators Bonus if you've worked in financial services or used Sage 200, but not a deal-breaker You'll get 26 days' holiday plus bank hols, a discretionary bonus of up to 30%, a strong pension scheme, private healthcare, and the chance to make your mark at group level. If you're ready to step into a role with visibility, impact, and autonomy, this group financial controller position could be exactly what you're looking for. Click Apply now to find out more.
Headstar Dewsbury, Yorkshire
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
This business is in good shape. Profitable, stable, and growing - but ready to get sharper with how it uses its numbers.They've already got a solid finance function running the day-to-day. What they need now is someone who can between finance and operations - someone who can take the outputs from month-end and turn them into something the business can actually use.You'll work closely with the Financial Controller to refine reporting, improve how performance is tracked, and make sure the numbers are driving the right decisions.That means owning divisional and Cost Centre reporting, building and presenting packs that cut through the noise, and making sure Directors and managers get the insight they need - not just spreadsheets. You'll lead on budgeting and forecasting, dive into margin analysis, and spot where efficiency or pricing tweaks can have a real impact on profit.It's hands-on, not a pure strategy job. But it's also not one where you'll spend your week fixing other people's numbers. You'll be using data to improve how the business performs - whether that's through cost control, process improvements, or helping non-finance teams understand what the figures really mean.You'll need to be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with solid commercial finance experience - ideally in a product-based environment like retail or manufacturing. Strong Excel skills are essential; you'll be comfortable building financial models from scratch and presenting your findings in plain English.It's a full-time, office-based role in Dewsbury (9-5). There's no hybrid setup here - the role works best being close to the action, but there's flexibility around start and finish times if you need it.If you're looking for a role where finance has real influence and where your work actually helps shape decisions - this is definitely worth a chat.
Headstar Pontefract, Yorkshire
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Pontefract £60,000 - £70,000 You're a Financial Controller. You want to own it. You've done the technical groundwork. You know how to prep a set of accounts, handle tax, and keep the numbers clean. You've either trained in practice or built your career in industry - doesn't matter. What matters is you know what you're doing, and you're ready to lead.This role isn't about strategy yet. It's about getting the foundations right. You'll take over the day-to-day finance operations from someone who's ready to step back and focus elsewhere. You'll manage a small team, mentor junior staff, and make sure the finance function runs like clockwork.You'll be the go-to for technical accounting. IFRS, tax, month-end, year-end. All yours. You'll have support, but you'll be trusted to get on with it. And once you've got the engine running smoothly, there's room to grow. Strategic input, business partnering, the works. But only when you're ready. The Package: Salary £60,000 - £70,000 per annum 25 days holiday + stats Health and wellbeing benefits A team that's growing and improving A business that's investing in its people and culture What do you need? ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (qualified or nearly there) Strong technical accounting skills Experience in accounts prep, tax, and mentoring A mindset that's proactive, not reactive It's a proper job. For someone who wants to make a proper impact.Interested? Send your CV. We'll take it from there.
Headstar Thirsk, Yorkshire
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Part-Time Financial Controller Thirsk Pro-Rata up to £70,000 Ever felt ready to take the reins just not full-time? This could be a good fit. This is a part-time Financial Controller role (circa 3 days per week) with flexibility on how those hours are worked, plus hybrid working. You'll be supported by an experienced FD and stepping into a genuine "first FC" opportunity just on a part-time basis. You'll be joining a fast-paced, ambitious business that's growing and hungry for more. They've already doubled revenue in recent years and aren't slowing down. That growth brings more complexity, more commercial decisions, and meaningful work without needing a five-day week. As Financial Controller, you'll own the month-end process, oversee a small but capable finance team, and get involved in budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management. You'll also support the FD on strategic projects and process improvements as the business continues to scale. The FD is hands-on, commercially sharp and genuinely invested in developing their team. You'll get support and space, not micromanagement. It's a role that stretches you, but doesn't drop you in the deep end. You'll need experience in a management or financial accounting role, ideally in a fast-moving environment. Line management experience isn't essential, but you'll need the confidence to lead and influence. ACA, ACCA or CIMA would be ideal, though strong QBE candidates are very much considered. What's on offer: Pro-rata salary up to £70,000 plus bonus Part-time hours (around 3 days per week) Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) Genuine development under a supportive FD, with longer-term progression if you want it If you're looking for a senior finance role that fits around life without dumbing the job down this is worth a conversation. Click apply now.
Headstar
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Systems Accountant £60,000 - £80,-24 Month FTC East Yorkshire Are you a systems accountant who enjoys being right in the thick of a go-live - solving problems, supporting sites, and helping people get comfortable with change? If you like pace, visibility, and being relied on to make things work in the real world (not just on paper), this could be right up your street. We're partnering with a large, manufacturing group with multi-billion-pound turnover and operations spread across more than 20 UK sites. It's a true end-to-end operation, from primary supply through to finished product, supplying major household-name retailers. The business has grown fast, stays commercially sharp, and isn't overly corporate in how it operates. They're partway through a major ERP rollout and now need a systems accountant to support finance teams through a critical phase of delivery. What's in it for you, upfront.£60,000 - £80,000 salary on a long-term fixed-term contract (initially 12 months, with a realistic extension to 2 years). You'll get exposure to a large-scale systems transformation, with plenty of autonomy and visibility from day one. The role Reporting into a senior group finance lead, you'll act as the hands-on support for sites during and after go-live. Go-Live Support: Working closely with site finance teams to troubleshoot issues, answer questions, and keep operations running smoothly. Systems Problem-Solving: Identifying recurring issues, resolving data and process problems, and improving how the system is actually used day to day. Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a translator between finance, systems and operations - clear, practical, and approachable. Continuous Improvement: Feeding insights back into the wider rollout to improve consistency and adoption across the group. This systems accountant role is people-facing and practical - helping busy teams get the best out of a new system, with interpersonal skills just as important as technical know-how. What we're looking for Experience with Navision and involvement in Business Central implementations. Ideally a qualified accountant, but strong hands-on systems experience is the priority. A self-starter who's comfortable in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Personable, relatable, and confident supporting non-technical stakeholders. Why join? You'll be joining a commercially driven business where systems really matter and good people get trusted to crack on. This systems accountant role offers long-term security, genuine challenge, and the chance to make a visible impact across a major change programme. Location: East Yorkshire- site-based with flexibility as requiredSalary: £60,000 - £80,000Contract: 12-24 month FTCStart: ASAP If you're a systems accountant who enjoys getting stuck in and helping businesses through change, hit apply. This is a long-term transformation role with real substance.
Headstar
Mar 09, 2026
Contractor
Interim Finance Specialist £60-70k 6+ Months FTC East Yorkshire (Hybrid) Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives on structure-building, problem-solving, and driving clarity through change? If you enjoy variety and the satisfaction of getting things working better, this could be right up your street. We're partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing and rental group that's deep into a transformation journey. With turnover exceeding £100m and a new ERP system set to go live in the New Year, they need an interim finance generalist to strengthen the team through a pivotal phase. The Role Reporting to the Group FD, you'll be a key player across both BAU and project work, bringing structure and stability to a fast-evolving environment. 60%: Data migration, reconciliations, and ERP readiness. 40% Ad Hoc Projects: Statutory accounts preparation, year-end audit support, and process improvements. FP&A Exposure: Dashboard creation, data analysis, and financial insights to support decision-making. What we're looking for A strong all-round finance background - management accounts, reconciliations, and project support. Someone comfortable in a modernising, process-light environment (yes, still some paper invoices!). Personable, commercially minded, and confident working across finance and operations. A proactive self-starter who can hit the ground running and add value quickly. Why Join? This is a great opportunity to work alongside an ambitious leadership team driving meaningful change. You'll play a visible role in shaping how finance operates as the business modernises its systems, processes, and reporting- all while gaining exposure to a fast-moving, commercially focused environment. It's a hands-on role where you'll make a tangible impact, not just keep the wheels turning. Location: East Yorkshire- 3 days on-site (hybrid) Salary: £60-£70k (depending on experience) Duration: 6+ months (potential to go permanent) If you're someone who enjoys untangling complexity and building clarity, hit apply- this one offers both challenge and opportunity in equal measure.