Financial Controller

Coleman James; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in Newton Aycliffe to lead and develop their finance function. This strategic role offers the opportunity to influence and make a genuine impact in a growing company, overseeing financial operations and preparing critical financial reports. Candidates should be commercially minded and ready to take on a leadership role. Competitive salary and benefits will be discussed upon application.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded and dependable leader.
• Able to drive continuous improvement in finance processes.
• Experienced in managing financial operations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function with hands-on strategic leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including payroll and expenses.
• Prepare accurate financial results and analysis monthly/quarterly.

Job description

Financial Controller (Permanent Position - Coleman James Ltd acting as an Employment Agency)

Our client within the Construction industry is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and develop their finance function. This is a hands on strategic leadership role with a clear progression pathway to Finance Director.

As the business continues to expand its project pipeline and invest in people and systems, this position offers the autonomy, influence, and support to make a genuine impact.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and procedures.
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring high levels of motivation, teamwork and communication across the team.
• Represent the business professionally, consistently demonstrating company values and ethos.
• Uphold the Company's equal opportunities and discrimination policies at all times.

Finance Operations

• Oversee day to day financial operations including payroll, expenses, VAT returns, and ledger management, providing hands‑on support during staff absence.
• Produce timely and accurate management information to support directors and operational decision‑making.
• Ensure accurate and compliant weekly and monthly payroll processing, maintaining data integrity.
• Manage third party payments including Pension, VAT, and PAYE.
• Reconcile payroll and ensure all associated reporting is completed accurately.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes in line with company policies and targets.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Prepare accurate financial results and analysis on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Maintain and review internal controls across key business areas and processes.
• Provide financial insight to explain performance, variances, and working capital movements to support robust commercial decision making.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and tax returns, working directly with local advisors and acting as main contact for site audits.

Team Management & Collaboration

• Work closely with a small existing finance team, guiding their work, training, and development.
• Collaborate with operational managers and partners throughout the year to ensure budgets are understood, implemented, and achieved.
• Deputise for the Finance Director when required, including attending meetings and undertaking additional duties to meet business needs.

What We're Looking For

If you are commercially minded, dependable, and ready to step into a role where you can shape the finance function during an exciting phase of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits

Competative package discussed upon application stage