Financial Controller

KCR; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and entrepreneurial business in Tees Valley is seeking a Financial Controller to manage core financial operations and lead a small finance team. The ideal candidate is a proactive qualified accountant with experience in financial analysis and ERP systems. This role involves managing month-end close, statutory accounts preparation, and driving budgeting processes while mentoring team members. It's an excellent opportunity for those looking to shape financial systems during a period of significant growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial operations management.
• Proven track record in managing financial teams and processes.
• Experience with ERP system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end financial closing processes.
• Lead preparation of statutory accounts and external audits.
• Strengthen financial controls and risk management.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide actionable financial insights to senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.

Skills

Proactive accountant

Leadership

Team mentoring

Financial analysis

ERP system implementation

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

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.