Financial Controller

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annumWorking pattern: 5 days onsiteLocation: Castle Cary Duration: 12 months

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a key leadership role within a growing and dynamic organisation. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and senior operational leaders, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient financial operations across a diverse business.

You'll lead and develop a talented finance team, support strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and provide commercial insight that helps drive business performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on financial leadership with close collaboration across multiple business functions.

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• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team.
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• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including external audit coordination.
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• Review monthly management accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
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• Manage payroll and payment processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery.
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• Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems, and finance processes.
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• Support budgeting and forecasting activities alongside senior finance leadership.
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• Partner with operational teams to provide commercial insight and financial guidance.
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• Contribute to strategic finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
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We're looking for someone who has:

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• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accountancy qualification.
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• Proven leadership and people management experience.
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• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance position.
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• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and accounting processes.
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• Experience managing payroll, payments, and month-end reporting.
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and finance systems.
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• A commercial mindset with the ability to work closely with operational teams and support business performance.
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