Financial Controller

Quest Oracle Community; Stockton CP; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Performance bonus

Company pension

Benefit package

Job summary

Quest Oracle Community is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller in Stockton with a hybrid pattern (2 days on-site). You will report to the CFO and lead controllership, UK GAAP statutory reporting, R&D processes, and cash flow modelling while driving automation and ERP upgrades.

The role partners with group and acquisition activities, with a growth plan. Prior manufacturing/engineering financial leadership and UK GAAP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• R&D environments experience is required.
• Experience driving finance automation or digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of RFS 102 UK GAAP and statutory accounts is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with balance sheet control.
• Build and maintain cash flow models for manufacturing, R&D, and group operations.
• Oversee purchase, sales, payroll, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting.

Skills

R&D exposure

Finance automation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Stockton (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)

Remuneration: Up to £75,000 per annum plus bonus, pension, and company specific benefits

Role Overview

An innovative organisation developing advanced equipment technology requires a hands on Financial Controller to manage financial governance and reporting fortheir UK operation. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee controllership, statutory reporting under UK GAAP, R&D and cash flow modelling while seeking to drive efficiencies through cloud ERP and AI tools. The position will sit across both the group and their latest acquisition with a clear growth and development plan.

The business are set to be one of the UK's fastest growing SME firms over the next 24 months and have already kicked off their venture with a number of acquisitions across the UK and US. Their products are seen as being 'the main market disruptor for years' within their chosen sector making this opportunity one that you do not want to miss.

Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while maintaining complete balance sheet control.
• Driving R&D processes.
• Preparation of statutory accounts under FRS 102 UK GAAP, manage external audits, and oversee tax submissions.
• Build integrated short and long term cash flow models covering manufacturing, R&D, and group operations.
• Oversee transaction processing across purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.
• Implement finance automation, optimise ERP workflows, and deploy digital tools to enhance productivity.
• Partner with operational leaders on strategic analysis, commercial reviews, and investment decisions.
• Act as deputy to the CFO across routine finance function activities.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant.
• Proven track record of working within the manufacturing or engineering sector.
• Strong exposure to and working knowledge of R&D environments.
• Prior experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
• Expertise in FRS 102 UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation, and audit leadership.
• Advanced financial modelling skills focused on cash flow and working capital management.
• Experience driving finance automation, systems implementations, or digital transformation.

Benefits & Working Pattern

• Salary up to £75,000 per annum
• Performance bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive company specific benefits package
• Hybrid working model requiring 2 days per week onsite in Stockton