Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Finance Manager / Financial Controller
Crusader Group – Benton, Newcastle (Office Based), soon moving to Killingworth.
progression + bonus potential
Help build a high-growth business group
We are looking for a highly organised, commercially minded Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the growing Crusader Group.
You will oversee finance across multiple fast-growing businesses including:
●Crusader Fire & Security
●Crusader Energy
●Future group companies and acquisitions
This is not a basic accounts role.
We need someone who can take ownership of finance operations, improve systems, tighten reporting, improve cash flow visibility, and provide commercial insight to support ambitious growth plans.
The group has grown rapidly and we are now looking for someone who wants to help build a £10M+ business over the coming years.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
* Purchase ledger & supplier payments
* Sales ledger oversight & credit control reporting
* Payroll coordination and finance administration
* Bank reconciliations and cash management
* Weekly cash flow reporting
* Producing monthly management information
* Margin and job profitability reporting
* WIP, accruals and prepayments support
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting
* KPI dashboards and reporting to directors
* Improving finance processes and controls
* Supporting future acquisitions and integrations
* Working with external accountants and advisors
What We’re Looking For
You will ideally have:
* 5+ years finance/accounting experience
* Experience in SME or growing businesses
* Strong Excel and accounting software knowledge (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage etc.)
* Excellent organisation and attention to detail
* Commercial awareness – not just bookkeeping
* Confidence challenging processes and improving systems
* Experience in construction, service, engineering or trades businesses (preferred)
You’ll Fit In If You:
* Like fast-paced environments
* Want progression and responsibility
* Enjoy solving problems and improving systems
* Can take ownership rather than wait to be told what to do
* Want to help build something long term
Salary & Benefits
* £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
* Progression opportunities as the group scales
* Performance-related bonus potential
* 21 days holiday + bank holidays
* Office based role in Benton
Location
Unit 15 Wesley Court
Benton
NE12 9BS
About Crusader Group
Crusader Group is a growing specialist services business operating across fire safety, security, energy and compliance services. We are ambitious, fast-growing and building for the long term