Financial Controller
hace 5 días
Darlington
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment? Do you want to play a key role in a business that directly supports offshore crews and critical marine operations? We are an ambitious and rapidly growing offshore welfare company based in Middlesbrough, providing essential welfare, logistics, and support services to offshore personnel across the UK and beyond. As our operations continue to expand, we are looking for a highly capable Financial Controller to help drive financial performance, strengthen operational controls, and support strategic growth. This is far more than a traditional bookkeeping role. You’ll become a central part of the leadership team - providing financial insight, overseeing project performance, and ensuring our offshore operations remain commercially efficient and financially robust. If you enjoy ownership, accountability, and making a genuine impact within a dynamic business, we’d love to hear from you. In this pivotal position, you’ll take responsibility for both day-to-day financial management and project-based financial control across multiple operational activities. Working closely with the Managing Directors and operational teams, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered on budget, risks are identified early, and financial reporting supports confident business decisions. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys balancing detail with commercial awareness and wants to contribute to a growing business with real momentum. • Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and general ledger management, • Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and reporting insights, • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes, • Prepare VAT returns and support statutory compliance requirements, • Liaise with external accountants and auditors, • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance procedures are maintained, • Monitor financial performance across multiple operational projects, • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking, • Identify financial risks, variances, and improvement opportunities, • Support project managers with commercial and financial insightEnsure accurate cost allocation and revenue recognition, • Assist with financial modelling and scenario planning for new projects, • Help improve financial systems, reporting tools, and internal processes, • Act as a key finance contact across the business, • Maintain organised financial documentation and records, • Support wider operational and administrative functions when required, • Work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, • Mentor junior finance or administrative team members where appropriate, • Collaborate across departments to ensure commercial alignment We’re seeking someone who combines strong financial expertise with commercial awareness and a proactive mindset. • Proven experience in a senior bookkeeping, finance, or project accounting role, • Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, • Experience within a project-driven or operational business environment, • Excellent knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks, • Advanced Excel skills preferred, • Strong organisational and analytical abilities, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar finance role, • Be part of a growing offshore services business with exciting long-term ambitions, • Work closely with decision-makers and directly influence business performance, • Enjoy a varied, commercially involved role with real responsibility, • Join a supportive, hardworking team with strong values and a collaborative culture, • Opportunity to grow professionally as the business continues to expand This is a full-time, office-based role located in Middlesbrough. If you’re ready to take ownership of a key finance position within an exciting offshore welfare business, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why this opportunity interests you. #J-18808-Ljbffr