Finance Operations Controller

Quest Oracle Community; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Autonomy from day one

Job summary

Quest Oracle Community is seeking a Financial Controller in Stockton-On-Tees with a hands-on approach to lead finance operations. You will work closely with the CFO to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and to drive governance, cash flow models, and strategic financial analysis.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and a track record of automating processes in manufacturing or engineering environments. Hybrid work visits to HQ 2-3 days per week are expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)
• Experience in FC role or similar
• Strong financial modelling and Excel proficiency
• Proven ability to automate workflows and improve processes

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
• Oversee plant/manufacturing operational costs incl. BOM and inventory
• Maintain balance sheet controls and financial policies
• Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP and support audits/tax submissions
• Lead cash flow forecasting with integrated models
• Supervise daily transactional processing (payroll, assets, ledgers)
• Support finance system upgrades (cloud ERP, AI tools)
• Provide financial analysis to support leadership decisions
• Cover CFO duties on demand

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Automation

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Looking for a chance to oversee a finance and accounting team in a business where you can make a massive impact?

A rapidly scaling startup that is changing the game with cutting edge technology and engineering has an opening for a Financial Controller to join the team in Stockton-On-Tees, Teesside on a hybrid basis.

The business is all about high performance, clear accountability, and efficiency, creating an environment where people are trusted to own their space, design their own process and procedures, and take full responsibility for what they deliver.

The Role

As the new Financial Controller, you will step into a highly practical, hands on position, working closely with the CFO and wider teams across the business to maintain finance and accounting records, lead the daily, monthly and quarterly processes as well as supporting the CFO with company strategic rollout. Duties include:

• Monthly and Quarterly Finance Oversight: Managing the entire monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
• Operational Finance: Taking ownership for plant and manufacturing operational costs including bill of materials (BOM), Inventory etc.
• Governance: Keeping a tight grip on balance sheet controls and building internal governance processes and financial policies
• Compliance: Steering the preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP and completing year end audits and tax submissions like VAT and Corporation Tax
• Cash Management: Taking a lead on short and long term cash flow forecasting by creating detailed, integrated models that reflect all group activities
• Transactional Leadership: Supervising daily transactional processing, including payroll, fixed assets, and ledgers
• Tech Transformation: Supporting the upgrade of finance systems, including rolling out cloud ERP software and using AI tools
• Strategic Insight: Providing top tier financial analysis to help the leadership team make smart operational and commercial decisions
• Leadership Support: Stepping up to cover and support the CFO on daily financial operations whenever needed

Who You Are

The leadership team are looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) who loves a fast paced workplace and gets excited about using digital tools to boost accuracy and efficiency.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A full ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
• Solid experience working as a Financial Controller or similar
• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced knowledge of Excel
• A proven track record of automating workflows and improving processes
• Experience of working within a manufacturing, fabrication or engineering environment (or similar)
• To be willing to work on a hybrid basis visiting HQ in Stockton-On-Tees 2-3 days per week

What Is On Offer

The business offers a truly hands on role with direct access to the executive team, giving you real autonomy from your very first day. You will get to experiment with cutting edge AI tools, enjoy a flexible hybrid setup that respects your work life balance, and work alongside a highly driven team.

The salary on offer is up to £75,000 per annum plus company specific benefits which will include short term bonus incentives, pension etc.