Exceptional manufacturing business in Harrogate currently require an experienced CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Financial Controller to join and lead their accounts function. The business has experienced exceptional growth and as a result have been backed by a leading Private Equity house to facilitate further development. Working closely with the Managing Director you will play a key role in the businesses future growth. Your initial duties will involve: Taking ownership of the monthly accounts board back bringing commercial value to the numbers. Lead and development a growing team of CIMA/ACCA part qualified and qualified management accountants/financial accountants. Be the first point of call establishing and developing external relationships with banks, auditors and the supporting PE house. Drive and implement new procedures within the finance team bridging the gap between accounts and senior stake holders at Director level. Evaluate current systems potentially implementing new software where required Ideally you will be: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified having held a similar Financial Controller/Finance Manager level position. From a manufacturing, engineering or FMCG background. Driven to develop towards Finance Director as the position offers the opportunity to take a board seat. Able to demonstrate previous systems implementation or have detailed knowledge of ERP systems from previous roles. This exceptional opportunity would be ideal for any career minded CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified