Financial Controller

Financial Controller Location:Knaresborough Sector: Construction Plant / Equipment Hire and Leasing Recruitment Partner: ST Talent ST Talent is recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious construction sector lease and hire business seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to develop the finance function. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, improve operational performance, and support long-term business growth within a fast-paced and evolving environment. The Role Reporting directly to the Board, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the full finance function, providing strategic financial leadership while ensuring robust controls, reporting accuracy, and commercial insight across the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving finance transformation, improving visibility through management information and KPI reporting, and supporting decision-making at senior leadership level. Key Responsibilities Lead and the full in-house accounting function Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and MI reporting packs Provide board-level financial analysis and strategic insight Develop and maintain strategic financial plans and 5-year forecasts Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring Implement and manage rolling cashflow forecasting and working capital strategies Strengthen internal controls, governance, VAT ..... full job details .....