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Posted 25 July, 2026

Financial Controller

Headstar
Tadcaster, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Financial Controller | Tadcaster | Up to £70,000 | Hybrid

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Ever felt like you're the last to know about decisions that finance should've been in from the start?

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This one's different.

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You'll be joining a growing business based in Tadcaster as their Financial Controller, taking full ownership of the finance function and working directly with senior leadership. It's a role built for someone who wants to be in the room, not just sent the minutes afterwards.

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What you'll be doing:

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  • Owning the monthly management accounts process
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  • Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow
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  • Managing year-end accounts and the external audit
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  • Strengthening financial controls and reporting
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  • Overseeing statutory reporting and tax submissions
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  • Business partnering with senior leadership across the business
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  • Driving process improvements as the business grows
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  • Supervising and developing the wider finance team
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What they're looking for:

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  • Previous experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role
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  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience
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  • Strong technical accounting background
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  • Comfortable working hands-on and getting close to the detail
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  • Confidence influencing people outside of finance
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What's on offer:

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  • Up to £70,000 salary
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  • Hybrid working
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  • Direct access to senior leadership
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  • A genuine seat at the table, not just a reporting function
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If you're ready for a Financial Controller role where your input actually shapes decisions, click apply now