Financial Controller

Coffee Design Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative design firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time Financial Controller to enhance financial governance and support growth. The ideal candidate will lead strategic financial operations, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role requires a qualified accountant and offers a flexible work schedule averaging 15 hours per week. Benefits include a company pension, gym membership, and private insurance options.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

On-site parking

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing financial strategy.
• Strong hands-on experience in day-to-day financial management.
• Exceptional communication skills to partner effectively with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations and governance.
• Prepare and monitor the annual operating budget for compliance.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to meet long-term goals.
• Manage payroll and optimize cash flow across departments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong financial management

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (AAT or equivalent)

Job description

Job description

At Coffee Design, our vision is to be a leading creative partner where collaboration and innovation drive exceptional results for our clients and their brands.

We’re looking for a part‑time Financial Controller (40%) to join our growing team. This role will lead the financial management of the business, ensuring strong governance, effective processes, and sound decision‑making to support our continued growth.

What you’ll do:

• Provide strategic financial guidance to ensure the company meets its commitments and long‑term goals.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the business operates efficiently and responsibly.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget, ensuring compliance with financial and statutory regulations.
• Work with the Director to report quarterly on performance against budget, highlighting key successes, challenges, and opportunities.
• Review and monitor debtors quarterly, ensuring proactive credit control.
• Liaise regularly with the Director and leadership team on financial strategy, budgets, and compliance.
• Manage bank accounts and oversee all payments, including payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while optimising cash flow.
• Provide financial insight and advice to project teams to ensure all work contributes to company profitability.
• Oversee the preparation of annual accounts in line with legal and statutory requirements.
• Maintain effective systems, policies, and processes to support efficient financial management.
• Procure, negotiate and monitor external contracts and services to ensure they operate effectively and provide the best value to the company.

What we’re looking for:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to shape and implement financial strategy.
• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (AAT or equivalent).
• Strong hands‑on experience in day‑to‑day financial management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with leadership and teams across the business.

Terms:

• This is a permanent position. Payment for this 40% role is £12,800 pa, based on a full‑time salary of £32,000. It might also suit someone working on a contract basis.
• Two days per week (15 hours) is an average that will need to be worked flexibly within each quarter.
• The Finance Controller will be expected to be primarily office‑based, at Coffee Designs premises in the centre of Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• On‑site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule: Full time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (required)

Work Location: In person/ office based