Financial Controller

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the entire finance department. This hands-on position involves budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management, offering direct exposure to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise as a Financial Controller, with experience in manufacturing and proficiency in Sage. A salary of up to £65,000 is offered, along with generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller.
• Hands-on experience with financial software like Sage.
• Strong background in manufacturing or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare management accounts with variance analysis.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Oversee cashflow and working capital management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cashflow management

Variance analysis

Control mindset

Tools

Sage

Job description

A growing manufacturing business in Kirkbymoorside is seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of their finance function. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for an experienced finance professional looking to drive financial discipline and provide commercial insight in a dynamic environment.

Key Details

• Location: Kirkbymoorside
• Hours: 40 hours, fully site-based
• Salary: Up to £65,000, plus 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Opportunity: Exposure to the full finance function and commercial decision‑making

Core Responsibilities

• Full ownership of month‑end and year‑end processes
• Preparation of management accounts with clear variance analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Cashflow forecasting and working capital management
• Oversight of stock, WIP, accruals, and balance sheet control
• Lead audit process and liaise with external accountants
• Provide commercial insight and financial support to the Managing Director

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller
• Hands‑on experience with Sage or similar experience
• Background in manufacturing or engineering strongly preferred
• Comfortable managing high-volume, manual processes
• Strong control mindset with the ability to implement improvements

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on finance professional to take ownership of the finance function in a well‑established business with direct exposure to senior leadership.