Financial Controller in York
Posted by Castle Employment
£55,000 – £65,000 a year
York · Permanent
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid working
Looking for a Financial Controller role where you can influence decisions and see your improvements put into practice?
Castle Finance is partnering with a growing, privately owned business on the outskirts of York. This is an opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day financial control, strengthen reporting and provide the insight that supports continued growth.
You’ll join a business where teams work closely together, decisions move quickly and finance has a clear commercial voice.
The role
Combining hands-on financial management with commercial support, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day finance function, maintaining accurate records and effective financial controls.
- Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and meaningful variance analysis.
- Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Working with colleagues across the business to improve understanding of costs, margins and performance.
- Improving finance processes and supporting year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
- Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar role, with strong management accounting and financial control skills.
- An accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA is preferred.
- A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance reporting deadlines and wider business priorities.
- Confidence explaining financial information clearly and building relationships with operational colleagues.
- A proactive approach to improving processes, systems and the quality of management information.
You’ll have direct access to decision-makers and scope to shape how finance supports the business. With limited bureaucracy and a collaborative culture, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution as the business grows.
The package includes a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience, private medical cover and hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days at home.
To find out more, contact Castle Employment Group for a confidential conversation, or apply with your CV.
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