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We're partnering exclusively with a growing, design-led Teesside-based business in the furniture and interiors industry to recruit a confident, hands-on Financial Controller.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of finance in a dynamic entrepreneurial group with operations across the UK and US. You'll be the most senior person in the office day-to-day, working closely with a fractional CFO who will act as a mentor and interim Financial Controller while you embed into the role and take full ownership.
The Opportunity
This is a key appointment for the business. Following a period of change, including the closure of overseas manufacturing, a digital acquisition, and operational restructuring the business is now ready to stabilise, scale and build a strong internal finance function.
They need someone who can get stuck in, bring clarity to the chaos, and build finance from the ground up, becoming a trusted and visible leader within the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
Take full control of finance across two trading businesses
Produce accurate management accounts, cashflow and board reporting
Reconcile legacy issues, resolve aged balances, and implement financial controls
Act as the lead finance presence in the office daily
Partner with the fractional CFO to transition and embed structure
Mentor and oversee part-time bookkeeping support
Deputise for the owners when needed, providing leadership and confidence
About You
Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or strong QBE with solid SME experience
Proven experience leading finance in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
Resilient, calm under pressure, and comfortable prioritising a varied workload
Highly organised, proactive, and able to bring order and structure
A confident communicator who can influence and challenge when required
Experience in product-based, interiors, retail or e-commerce environments is a bonus
Why This Role?
Autonomy from day one - be the senior voice in finance on site
Work with a supportive CFO mentor and learn from an experienced interim FC
Build something from scratch- systems, team, reporting, controls
Be part of an evolving, entrepreneurial business with strong potential
Collaborative, team-oriented culture with room to grow
25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and office-based stability with flexibility
