Finance Manager

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 OpportunityThis 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 DoingTake full control of finance across two trading businessesProduce accurate management accounts, cashflow and board reportingReconcile legacy issues, resolve aged balances, and implement financial controlsAct as the lead finance presence in the office dailyPartner with the fractional CFO to transition and embed structureMentor and oversee part-time bookkeeping supportDeputise for the owners when needed, providing leadership and confidenceAbout YouFully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or strong QBE with solid ..... full job details .....