Financial Controller

Some finance roles are about keeping score.

This one is about helping build something.

We're working with a rapidly scaling North East business that's gone from start-up to multi-million-pound growth in a remarkably short space of time. Operating across specialist industrial and offshore projects, they're entering a critical stage of growth and now need a Financial Controller who can help bring structure, visibility and control to the journey.

As the first full-time finance hire, you'll work directly with the founders to shape the future of the finance function. There is already an experienced contractor supporting the business, so a handover period is in place, but this role does require someone comfortable rolling their sleeves up and taking ownership of the day-to-day finance operation in the short term.

If you enjoy autonomy, variety and the chance to genuinely influence a growing business, this could be the role that accelerates your career.

What's in it for you?

The opportunity to build and shape a finance function from the ground up
Direct exposure to entrepreneurial founders and strategic decision making
Genuine autonomy and influence within a fast-growing business
Broad commercial exposure across projects, operations and manufacturing
Future progression potential as the company continues to scale
Bonus potential linked to contribution and performance

The role

Responsibilities will include:

Monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
Cashflow management and financial planning
Project accounting and commercial analysis
Managing invoicing, payables, receivables and reconciliations
Improving systems, controls and reporting processes
Supporting operational and strategic decision making
Working closely with external accountants and advisors
Taking ownership of bookkeeping and transactional finance activities in the short term

What they're looking for

Experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior management accounting role
Strong commercial awareness and cashflow management experience
Someone comfortable balancing strategic finance responsibilities with hands-on finance tasks
Confidence operating independently within a fast-paced environment
Experience producing meaningful management information and insight
A proactive mindset with the ability to spot problems before they happen
Ideally experience within project-led, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environmentsFully qualified accountants are encouraged to apply, although strong qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.

This is a fully office-based role in Middlesbrough.

To find out more, apply now or contact Paul Card Recruitment for a confidential conversation. Even if your CV isn't fully up to date, we'd still encourage a chat