Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Head of Finance/Cost Controller on a permanent basis in Carlisle, hybrid working will be supported (4 days in the office initially) Overall Job Purpose Leading a small team, you will be responsible for managing the Finance and IT department. Taking on the role of Company Secretary, you will be responsible for overseeing all company accounting activities whilst ensuring strong business processes are in place to manage positive cash flow management and accurate forecasting of debtors/creditors. You will also take ownership of producing timely Management Information (MI), preparing the company's financial reports, budgets and forecasts. You will ensure the business complies with all required audits, taxes and insurances as well as drive financial continuous improvement initiatives within the business. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of leading and managing the Accounts department and the team's responsibilities. Promote a culture of continuous improvement; leading by example in driving efficiency in the Accounts team's own business processes and produce live, inventive MI and KPI's to promote ownership and accountability across the company's Managers to improve the financial success and profitability of the business. Act as Company Secretary for all incoming financial activity. Ensure timely preparation of company forecasts and annual budgets (including P&L and C...