Financial Controller
9 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Financial Controller • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, • Permanent staff position, • Salary: £55,000 per annum, • Hours Mon–Fri, 9–5 (Flexible working available) We’re looking for a commercially focused Financial Controller to join a growing manufacturing SME and play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team. This isn’t just a reporting role. You’ll partner with the MD, drive profitability, strengthen financial governance, and lead a small, capable finance team. What you’ll be doing: • Lead the finance function end-to-end, • Drive manufacturing costing & margin performance, • Oversee monthly reporting, statutory accounts & VAT, • Manage cashflow forecasting & invoice finance, • Develop and mentor a Finance Business Partner & Assistant What we’re looking for: • ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE), • 5–10 years’ experience in manufacturing or stock-led environments, • Strong standard costing & absorption knowledge, • Advanced Excel & ERP skills (SAGE a bonus), • Hands-on, commercially sharp, sleeves-rolled-up mindset To be considered for this role please click apply and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV