Financial Controller

Quest Oracle Community

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 68,000 - 83,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company pension

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Quest Oracle Community is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller for its UK operation in Stockton. You will oversee controllership, UK GAAP statutory reporting, R&D finance, and cash flow modelling while driving efficiencies through cloud ERP and AI tools.

The role sits across the group and a recent acquisition with a growth plan. Hybrid working requires 2 days onsite per week in Stockton, with a salary up to £75,000 plus bonus and company benefits.

Qualifications

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.

Responsibilities

Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual close with balance sheet control.
Drive R&D processes and reporting.
Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP and manage audits.
Build short and long-term cash flow models for manufacturing, R&D and group ops.
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, fixed assets and intercompany accounts.
Implement finance automation and optimise ERP workflows.
Partner with operations on strategic analytics and investment decisions.
Act as deputy to CFO for routine finance functions.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Manufacturing/engineer experience

R&D finance exposure

FRS 102 UK GAAP

Cash flow modelling

Finance automation

ERP/Cloud ERP

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud ERP

AI tools

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.

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