Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location:

Knaresborough
Sector:  Construction Plant / Equipment Hire & Leasing
Recruitment Partner:  ST Talent
ST Talent is recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious construction sector lease and hire business seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to develop the finance function.
This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, improve operational performance, and support long-term business growth within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The Role  Reporting directly to the Board, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the full finance function, providing strategic financial leadership while ensuring robust controls, reporting accuracy, and commercial insight across the business.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving finance transformation, improving visibility through management information and KPI reporting, and supporting decision-making at senior leadership level.

Key Responsibilities    Lead and the full in-house accounting function
Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and MI reporting packs
Provide board-level financial analysis and strategic insight
Develop and maintain strategic financial plans and 5-year forecasts
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring
Implement and manage rolling cashflow forecasting and working capital strategies
Strengthen internal controls, governance, VAT compliance, and statutory reporting
Manage multi-entity and group reporting requirements
Lead audit processes and ensure statutory compliance obligations are met
Drive finance systems improvements and transformation initiatives
Develop KPI dashboards and operational reporting tools to improve business visibility
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, improving accountability and capability
Support and train senior leadership teams on budgeting and financial performance management
Key Achievements Expected in the Role  The successful individual will ideally demonstrate experience in:
Bringing finance functions in-house from external accountants to improve control and responsiveness
Designing and implementing comprehensive monthly MI and KPI reporting packs
Introducing robust cashflow forecasting models to improve liquidity management
Leading formal budgeting processes across operational businesses
Delivering finance transformation projects and process improvements
Enhancing financial governance, controls, and reporting accuracy
About You  We are looking for a commercially minded finance leader with:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional

Experience with in construction, plant hire, equipment leasing, or related sectors
Strong commercial acumen and strategic planning capability
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multi-entity reporting structures
Strong systems and process improvement experience
Whats on Offer    Senior leadership position with genuine strategic influence
Opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function
Growing and entrepreneurial business environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Long-term career progression opportunities
This vacancy is being advertised by   ST TALENT Ltd  , an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details.