Financial Controller/Finance Director
Posted 2 days ago by 1769081563
£95,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
York, North Yorkshire
Summary: The Financial Controller role at a growing SME in York involves overseeing the finance function and contributing to the financial strategy of the business. This position requires a hands-on approach and collaboration with senior stakeholders to provide commercial financial insights. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with financial controls. This is an opportunity to shape finance processes in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full ownership of the finance function, including month-end and year-end processes
- Preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow forecasts
- Financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making
- Overseeing transactional finance (AP/AR/payroll)
- Managing statutory accounts, audits, and liaising with external accountants and advisors
- Ensuring strong financial controls, processes, and compliance
- Supporting commercial projects, growth initiatives, and process improvements
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role within an SME
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working across both strategic and operational finance
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills
- Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
- Experience in a growing or owner-managed business is highly desirable
Salary (Rate): £95,000 yearly
City: York
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Financial Controller
Location: York (Hybrid)
About the Business
Marks Sattin are working with a growing SME based in York, operating in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. With ambitious plans for the future, they are looking to appoint their first experienced and hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support the leadership team with clear, commercial financial insight.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance function while playing a key role in shaping the financial strategy of the business. This is a broad role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and making a real impact in a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Full ownership of the finance function, including month-end and year-end processes
Preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow forecasts
Financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making
Overseeing transactional finance (AP/AR/payroll)
Managing statutory accounts, audits, and liaising with external accountants and advisors
Ensuring strong financial controls, processes, and compliance
Supporting commercial projects, growth initiatives, and process improvements
About You
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role within an SME
Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working across both strategic and operational finance
Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
Experience in a growing or owner-managed business is highly desirable
What's on Offer
A key leadership role within a growing SME
Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes
Close working relationship with senior management
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your suitability for the role.
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