The Financial Controller is responsible for leading and developing the Finance function in Carlisle. You will ensure strong financial control, high-quality customer transaction support, compliant statutory and regulatory reporting, and insightful financial management information. You will also lead a team so people management experience is preferred.

Client Details

Based in the Carlisle area, This is a hands-on leadership role in an acquisitive, rapidly growing, business.

Description

As Financial Controller you will be responsible for:

• Leading the Carlisle Finance function
• Shape financial strategy in collaboration with Group Finance and the leadership team.
• Foster a culture of financial control, customer focus, and continuous improvement across all sub-functions.
• Ensure clear accountability and segregation of duties across the team.
• Own month-end close, ledger integrity, balance sheet controls, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accurate fee income recognition.
• Deliver timely, accurate management accounts with meaningful analysis and insight.
• Own local budgeting and forecasting activity, working closely with Group.
• Deliver all statutory financial statements for Carlisle entities.
• Manage the year-end audit process, ensuring clean audits and efficient engagement with external auditors.
• Maintain robust documentation of key finance processes and controls.
• Lead, develop and mentor a multi-disciplinary Finance team.
• Set objectives, support professional development, and build succession capability.
• Promote a high-performance, collaborative culture with clear accountability.

Profile

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in managing accounting and finance & consultancy functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000 per annum.
• Opportunities to work in a professional and collaborative environment.
• Potential for career growth within an acquisitive accounting and finance department.

If you are interested in more details, please message Ben Copsey directly or apply via the link below.