Financial Controller

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid Working Available Following Probation

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to make a genuine impact within a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial business whilst working with world‑class brands across the globe. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function while helping build the systems, controls, processes and team required to support continued international growth.

As Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the business has the financial discipline, reporting and controls needed to scale successfully.

You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, maintaining strong financial governance, overseeing international compliance requirements and driving continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.

You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop part‑qualified team members, support future recruitment and help build a finance function capable of supporting a growing international organisation.

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Produce KPI reporting, variance analysis and meaningful financial commentary for senior leadership.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies and governance across the business.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Work closely with leading external accountants to coordinate year‑end financial statements, corporation tax returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide accurate financial insight to support operational and commercial decision‑making.

• Oversee VAT compliance across the UK and 10 European jurisdictions, alongside operations in Iceland and the UAE.
• Manage import and export accounting processes and associated compliance requirements.
• Work closely with external accountants, advisors and auditors across multiple territories.
• Support the financial requirements of new market launches and international expansion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax and regulatory obligations.

• Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management across the Group.
• Manage multi‑currency cash positions and treasury activities.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure and support FX risk management.
• Maintain banking relationships across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee cross‑border transactions and international payment processes.

• Act as the business owner for Sage Intacct and drive best practice across the finance function.
• Develop and improve financial reporting, automation and system utilisation.
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory management, asset tracking and financial controls across the business.
• Work closely with operational teams to improve visibility of equipment, inventory and asset movements.
• Develop scalable processes that support business growth and international expansion.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation and AI to improve finance operations, working closely with operational and development teams to deliver end‑to‑end revenue recognition and systems integration.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and support to the finance team.
• Mentor and develop part‑qualified finance professionals.
• Support recruitment and succession planning as the finance function grows.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and professional development.

We’re looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, not just producing the numbers. You’ll combine strong technical expertise with a hands‑on approach, working closely with operational teams and senior leadership to understand what drives performance, identify opportunities for improvement and help support better business decisions across the organisation.

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