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Date Added: Fri 08/08/2025

Senior Financial Controller

Wallsend, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Reed Finance is working with a growing and forward-thinking organisation who are looking for a new member to lead the onsite finance department. With a strong foundation, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on delivering long-term value to customers and partners, the business is entering an exciting phase of expansion. Due to this growth, they are seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join the business in a newly created position.

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Financial Controller to support the Chief Finance Officer and play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business. This position will oversee core financial operations, lead finance-related projects, and provide critical insights to support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with commercial awareness and leadership capability.Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting
•    Assist in the preparation of monthly and statutory financial reports in line with agreed timelines.
•    Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
•    Consolidate financial data across multiple entities for board-level reporting and audits.
•    Manage cash flow and ensure regulatory compliance in bank reconciliations.
•    Monitor aged debt and oversee the management of segregated accounts.

Revenue Oversight
•    Collaborate with the MI team to ensure accurate revenue tracking across diverse product lines.
•    Supervise claim float management.
•    Ensure payment systems are compliant and efficient.

Project Leadership
•    Lead finance-driven projects, from concept through to implementation, including defining KPIs and performance metrics.
•    Manage cross-functional initiatives, including vendor selection, budgeting, and testing.
•    Provide financial insights to support strategic business development.

Essential Skills & Experience
•    Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience in industry or practice, ideally within a regulated financial services environment.
•    Strong understanding of balance sheet management and statutory reporting.
•    Experience managing high-volume financial transactions and complex revenue streams.
•    Proven ability to lead projects in an agile environment.
•    Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Sage or similar accounting software.
•    Experience in financial modelling and data analysis.

Key Attributes
•    Commercially astute with a strategic mindset.
•    Strong communicator, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
•    Analytical thinker with a structured approach to problem-solving.
•    Collaborative and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to leadership.
•    Resilient and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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