Strategic Finance Controller | Hybrid & AI Tools

Quest Oracle Community; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Autonomy from day one

Job summary

Quest Oracle Community is seeking a Financial Controller in Stockton-On-Tees with a hands-on approach to lead finance operations. You will work closely with the CFO to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and to drive governance, cash flow models, and strategic financial analysis.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and a track record of automating processes in manufacturing or engineering environments. Hybrid work visits to HQ 2-3 days per week are expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)
• Experience in FC role or similar
• Strong financial modelling and Excel proficiency
• Proven ability to automate workflows and improve processes

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
• Oversee plant/manufacturing operational costs incl. BOM and inventory
• Maintain balance sheet controls and financial policies
• Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP and support audits/tax submissions
• Lead cash flow forecasting with integrated models
• Supervise daily transactional processing (payroll, assets, ledgers)
• Support finance system upgrades (cloud ERP, AI tools)
• Provide financial analysis to support leadership decisions
• Cover CFO duties on demand

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Automation

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Quest Oracle Community is seeking a Financial Controller in Stockton-On-Tees with a hands-on approach to lead finance operations. You will work closely with the CFO to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and to drive governance, cash flow models, and strategic financial analysis.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and a track record of automating processes in manufacturing or engineering environments. Hybrid work visits to HQ 2-3 days per week are expected.