Financial Controller

Financial Controller Leeds | £50,000–£65,000 | 9-day fortnight About Surgical Innovations Surgical Innovations is a UK-based medical device manufacturer specialising in the design, development and manufacture of innovative surgical products. We are passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare professionals through high-quality, innovative solutions. Our teams work together across manufacturing, engineering, quality, commercial and support functions to deliver products that make a real difference in modern surgery. Our values of Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Ethics and Development underpin how we work. We are committed to creating a positive, high-performing culture where people can develop their skills, contribute their ideas and play an important part in our continued growth. About the Role We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Assistant Financial Controller to step into a Financial Controller position. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making. This is a hands-on role within a lean and collaborative finance function, offering genuine responsibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable getting involved across a broad range of financial activities. You will work closely with the Group Finance Director, senior leadership team and operational and commercial stakeholders to drive improvements in business performance and profitability. Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting and robust financial controls.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and accruals.
• Prepare, review and analyse monthly, quarterly, interim and annual financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning activities.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and monitor working capital performance.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain effective financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Manage VAT returns, tax compliance and other statutory reporting requirements, including R&D tax credits.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and advisors.
• Oversee the outsourced payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems, reporting and efficiencies.
• Support and develop members of the finance team.
• Work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve business performance and profitability.
• Maintain awareness of relevant accounting standards, legislation and industry developments. About You You may currently be a Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Assistant Financial Controller looking to step into your first Financial Controller role. We're looking for someone with:
• Significant hands-on experience producing management accounts and managing month-end processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Experience improving financial controls and processes.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence and willingness to lead, support and develop a finance team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to challenge existing ways of working.
• The confidence to take ownership, make decisions and drive improvements. Recognised accounting qualification, experience within a manufacturing environment and invoice financing knowledge are desirable but not preferred. What You'll Gain
• A genuine opportunity to take ownership of a finance function.
• Exposure to the senior leadership team.
• The opportunity to contribute to strategic and commercial decision-making.
• A varied, hands-on role with significant autonomy.
• The opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and ways of working.
• The opportunity to support and develop members of the finance team.
• A collaborative working environment within a growing UK medical device business. Pay range and compensation package Salary: £50,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Alongside the opportunity to take a key role within a growing UK medical device business, our package includes:
• 9-day fortnight – every other Friday is a non-working day.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Company pension contribution
• Death in service benefit of four times annual salary.
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan.
• Income Protection following successful completion of probation, subject to scheme rules.
• A collaborative working environment with the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the business. Equal Opportunity Statement