We're partnering exclusively with a growing, design-led Teesside-based business in the furniture and interiors industry to recruit a confident, hands-on Financial Controller.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of finance in a dynamic entrepreneurial group with operations across the UK and US. You'll be the most senior person in the office day-to-day, working closely with a fractional CFO who will act as a mentor and interim Financial Controller while you embed into the role and take full ownership.
The Opportunity
This is a key appointment for the business. Following a period of change, including the closure of overseas manufacturing, a digital acquisition, and operational restructuring the business is now ready to stabilise, scale and build a strong internal finance function.
They need someone who can get stuck in, bring clarity to the chaos, and build finance from the ground up, becoming a trusted and visible leader within the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
* Take full control of finance across two trading businesses
* Produce accurate management accounts, cashflow and board reporting
* Reconcile legacy issues, resolve aged balances, and implement financial controls
* Act as the lead finance presence in the office daily
* Partner with the fractional CFO to transition and embed structure
* Mentor and oversee part-time bookkeeping support
* Deputise for the owners when needed, providing leadership and confidence
About You
* Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or strong QBE with solid SME experience
* Proven experience leading finance in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
* Resilient, calm under pressure, and comfortable prioritising a varied workload
* Highly organised, proactive, and able to bring order and structure
* A confident communicator who can influence and challenge when required
* Experience in product-based, interiors, retail or e-commerce environments is a bonus
Why This Role?
* Autonomy from day one - be the senior voice in finance on site
* Work with a supportive CFO mentor and learn from an experienced interim FC
* Build something from scratch- systems, team, reporting, controls
* Be part of an evolving, entrepreneurial business with strong potential
* Collaborative, team-oriented culture with room to grow
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and office-based stability with flexibility
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