Financial Controller

Carlisle Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
The Financial Controller is responsible for leading and developing the Finance function in Carlisle. You will ensure strong financial control, high‑quality customer transaction support, compliant statutory and regulatory reporting, and insightful financial management information. You will also lead a team so people management experience is preferred.
  • Aquisitive, rapidly growing, business.
  • Hand's on leadership position.

About Our Client

Based in the Carlisle area, This is a hands‑on leadership role in an acquisitive, rapidly growing, business.

Job Description

As Financial Controller you will be responsible for:

  • Leading the Carlisle Finance function
  • Shape financial strategy in collaboration with Group Finance and the leadership team.
  • Foster a culture of financial control, customer focus, and continuous improvement across all sub‑functions.
  • Ensure clear accountability and segregation of duties across the team.
  • Own month‑end close, ledger integrity, balance sheet controls, and reconciliations.
  • Oversee accurate fee income recognition.
  • Deliver timely, accurate management accounts with meaningful analysis and insight.
  • Own local budgeting and forecasting activity, working closely with Group.
  • Deliver all statutory financial statements for Carlisle entities.
  • Manage the year‑end audit process, ensuring clean audits and efficient engagement with external auditors.
  • Maintain robust documentation of key finance processes and controls.
  • Lead, develop and mentor a multi‑disciplinary Finance team.
  • Set objectives, support professional development, and build succession capability.
  • Promote a high‑performance, collaborative culture with clear accountability.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
  • Proven experience in managing accounting and finance & consultancy functions.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software and systems.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000 per annum.
  • Opportunities to work in a professional and collaborative environment.
  • Potential for career growth within an acquisitive accounting and finance department.



If you are interested in more details, please message Ben Copsey directly or apply via the link below.

Contact
Ben Copsey
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007706
Phone number
+44 161 829 0434

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
Carlisle
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Copsey
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0434
Job reference
JN-042026-7007706