Full job descriptionSome finance roles are about keeping score.
This one is about helping build something.
We’re working with a rapidly scaling North East business that’s gone from start-up to multi-million-pound growth in a remarkably short space of time. Operating across specialist industrial and offshore projects, they’re entering a critical stage of growth and now need a Financial Controller who can help bring structure, visibility and control to the journey.
As the first full-time finance hire, you’ll work directly with the founders to shape the future of the finance function. There is already an experienced contractor supporting the business, so a handover period is in place, but this role does require someone comfortable rolling their sleeves up and taking ownership of the day-to-day finance operation in the short term.
If you enjoy autonomy, variety and the chance to genuinely influence a growing business, this could be the role that accelerates your career.

What’s in it for you?*The opportunity to build and shape a finance function from the ground up
*Direct exposure to entrepreneurial founders and strategic decision making
*Genuine autonomy and influence within a fast-growing business
*Broad commercial exposure across projects, operations and manufacturing
*Future progression potential as the company continues to scale
*Bonus potential linked to contribution and performance

The roleResponsibilities will include:
*Monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
*Cashflow management and financial planning
*Project accounting and commercial analysis
*Managing invoicing, payables, receivables and reconciliations
*Improving systems, controls and reporting processes
*Supporting operational and strategic decision making
*Working closely with external accountants and advisors
*Taking ownership of bookkeeping and transactional finance activities in the short term

What they’re looking for*Experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior management accounting role
*Strong commercial awareness and cashflow management experience
*Someone comfortable balancing strategic finance responsibilities with hands-on finance tasks
*Confidence operating independently within a fast-paced environment
*Experience producing meaningful management information and insight
*A proactive mindset with the ability to spot problems before they happen
*Ideally experience within project-led, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments
Fully qualified accountants are encouraged to apply, although strong qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
This is a fully office-based role in Middlesbrough.

To find out more, apply now or contact Paul Card Recruitment for a confidential conversation. Even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d still encourage a chat.