Part-Time Financial Controller

Business: Steel City Interactive

Location: Sheffield, S9
Reports to: Finance Director
Direct Reports: 2 (Finance Assistant and an Assistant Accountant)
Contract Type: Part-Time (3 days a week - but can also be done over 4 or 5 days) 

About the Company:

Based in Sheffield, Steel City Interactive (SCI) was founded in February 2020 by 3 brothers. The business was born out of passion for video games and boxing, with the ambition to create an authentic and exciting boxing game that does justice to the sport they love. What started as a fun prototype has grown into ‘Undisputed’, the first major boxing video game in over a decade.  Since it’s release in October 2024, it has gone on to sell over 1 million copies, generating revenues of more than £30 Million to date. They have a professional yet relaxed, welcoming culture where everyone has a voice and keen to share knowledge and expertise with each other. By working in collaboration with many incredible people and organisations across the boxing industry , they aim to bring an unprecedented level of detail and depth to a boxing game in Undisputed.

Role Overview:

They are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller on a part time basis to lead their financial reporting and control environment, with primary responsibility for managing the annual external audit process alongside day-to-day account management and Business Partnering. The role is varied and would suit someone who has a background in audit with an interest in working within the wider business.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), that increases 1 day per year of service + days off during the Christmas shut down
• Extra 2 days off per annum for Mental Wellbeing
• Holiday exchange programme
• Flexible working hours & pattern (Certain Hybrid models available)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Private Healthcare which includes Optical & Dental
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Learning days
• Technology scheme (up to £750)
• Electric Car Vehicle Scheme (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Discretionary Bonus
• Various social events, parties & company paid outings

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with FRS102
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting
• Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and accounting processes
• Review and approve payment of invoices, travel expenses and royalties
• Production of Monthly Management Accounts
• Assist the annual budgeting process and use data and analysis to provide insight

• Lead and coordinate the annual external audit process, acting as primary point of contact with auditors
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and ensure resolution of audit queries
• Ensure statutory accounts are prepared, completed and filed on time
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements

• Provide financial insight and analysis to support business decisions through Business Partnering
• Maintain monthly budget files and reforecasting in-line with business requirements
• Support with mentoring and development of other finance personnel in the team

Person Specification

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in financial control, audit management, and statutory reporting
• Strong knowledge of FRS102
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, auditors, and stakeholders
• Proven track record of improving processes and implementing financial controls
• Commercially astute and detail-oriented
• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• High integrity and commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement

The company has exciting plans for the future so this is a great time to join them on their journey with lots of potential for the successful candidate to add value and develop along the way, taking on additional responsibilities within the role. 

If you are interested, please send in your CV today!