Finance Controller

Finance Controller -
LOCATION - Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
£65,000 | Full-time, Permanent | Free parking

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Controller to join our team in Knaresborough. This is a key leadership position, responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the business, ensuring robust financial controls, and providing accurate, timely reporting to support strategic decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of a finance function within a growing organisation, with genuine scope to shape processes and influence business performance.

Day-to-day you'll be:
* Closing the books each month to a consistent timetable
* Costing batches and maintaining accurate inventory records across raw materials, WIP, and finished stock
* Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll processing
* Monitoring cash flow and managing working capital
* Acting as the main point of contact for auditors, with well-organised supporting records

You'll fit right in if you:
* Are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 3+ years' experience in manufacturing or a regulated industry
* Have hands-on experience with batch costing and inventory valuation
* Are confident using Excel and standard finance/ERP systems

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age