Financial Controller

Outskirts of York | Up to £60,000 depending on experience
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.
  
  

About you

• 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.
  
  

Why this role?

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.