Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Permanent – Newquay – GBP65–70,000 + Hybrid

Trial Balance are currently working with an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Controller for their Cornwall–based site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a forward–thinking organisation offering long–term stability, senior leadership exposure, and the chance to play a key role in financial performance and control.

This is a broad, hands–on Financial Controller role with full oversight of the finance function, combined with a commercially focused remit to strengthen financial reporting, improve processes, and support project delivery across a multi–entity environment. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast–paced, operationally complex setting where they can make a visible impact and work closely with a collaborative senior team.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a varied finance function, influence key business decisions, and support the organisation in meeting its performance targets through accurate reporting, strong controls and proactive financial insight.

Key responsibilities will include:

Month–end & year–end – Lead close processes and produce accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting

IFRS 15 contract accounting – Manage long–term contract revenue recognition, project profitability and contract asset/liability reporting

Financial controls – Maintain robust accounting policies, balance sheet integrity and internal controls

Statutory compliance – Oversee audits, statutory accounts, VAT, CIS, tax information and regulatory submissions

Cashflow & working capital – Manage cashflow forecasting, liquidity, debtor collections, supplier payments and FX balances

Inventory & WIP – Review WIP valuation, inventory accuracy and stock control processes

Systems & process improvement – Support finance change projects and D365 optimisation

Team leadership – Lead, coach and develop a small finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement

Business partnering – Provide financial insight to operational, commercial and project teams

You'll be a qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA finance professional with strong experience in financial control within manufacturing, engineering or project–based environments. You'll bring solid knowledge of IFRS (ideally IFRS 15), experience managing audits, cashflow and statutory reporting, and confidence leading a finance team. Strong communication skills, high integrity and a hands–on approach will be essential, along with ERP experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader seeking variety, autonomy and long–term progression. You'll join a respected engineering–led business with a supportive culture, hybrid working, strong benefits and genuine investment in professional development. The role offers senior–level visibility, the chance to shape financial processes, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across a complex and growing organisation.

If you are interested to know more, please contact Steve Roach ASAP quoting reference SR11142.