Financial Controller.
Salary: £55000 - £62000
Location: Middlesbrough
KCR Solutions are excited to be recruiting a Financial Controller to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial business based in Middlesbrough. If you are a proactive, qualified accountant with the ability take ownership of the core financial operations. Leading a small team, oversee group reporting, and act as a strategic partner to divisional directors. With upcoming expansion into new territories and ongoing investment opportunities, this is a pivotal role offering exposure to multiple sectors and the chance to shape financial systems and processes during a period of rapid growth.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Manage monthly and year‑end close, delivering accurate management accounts and consolidated group statements.
- Lead statutory accounts preparation and coordinate external audits.
- Strengthen financial controls, compliance, and risk management across the group.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
- Provide clear, actionable financial insights to senior leadership and divisional directors.
- Champion best‑practice processes and unlock the full potential of Sage Intacct.
- Identify and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and key KPIs to ensure financial resilience.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering accountability and high performance.
- Build strong partnerships with divisional directors, advising on financial implications of growth plans, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Promote a collaborative, problem‑solving culture within the finance function.
This is an excellent opportunity if you are a qualified accountant with a track record of ERP system implementation/improvement and a strong business acumen and the ability to coach and inspire a team.
