Financial Controller
4 days ago
Carlisle
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing business in Carlisle. This is a pivotal role within the leadership team, offering the chance to influence strategic direction while remaining close to day-to-day financial operations.You'll act as a key business partner, providing practical financial insight, strengthening controls, and supporting sustainable, profitable growth.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Partnering & Strategic Input • Contribute to senior leadership discussions, offering clear and pragmatic financial guidance, • Challenge and support decision-making to improve commercial outcomes, • Help shape financial direction aligned to the company's growth plans Financial Governance & Compliance • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure regulatory compliance, • Oversee tax, VAT, CIS, and payroll-related obligations, • Manage external relationships including auditors, advisors, and banking partners Planning, Reporting & Performance • Lead budgeting cycles, forecasts, and longer-term planning, • Deliver timely management accounts with insightful analysis, • Turn financial data into actionable insight to support operational performance Cash & Risk Management • Take ownership of cash flow forecasting and working capital management, • Identify and mitigate finan...