Finance Manager / Financial Controller Crusader Group – Benton, Newcastle (Office Based), soon moving to Killingworth. progression + bonus potential Help build a high-growth business group We are looking for a highly organised, commercially minded Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the growing Crusader Group. You will oversee finance across multiple fast-growing businesses including: ●Crusader Fire & Security ●Crusader Energy ●Future group companies and acquisitions This is not a basic accounts role. We need someone who can take ownership of finance operations, improve systems, tighten reporting, improve cash flow visibility, and provide commercial insight to support ambitious growth plans. The group has grown rapidly and we are now looking for someone who wants to help build a £10M+ business over the coming years. The Role You will be responsible for: * Purchase ledger & supplier payments * Sales ledger oversight & credit control reporting * Payroll coordination and finance administration * Bank reconciliations and cash management * Weekly cash flow reporting * Producing monthly management information * Margin and job profitability reporting * WIP, accruals and prepayments support * Supporting budgeting and forecasting * KPI dashboards and reporting to directors * Improving finance processes and controls * Supporting future acquisitions and integrations ...