Financial Controller
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Working pattern: 5 days onsite
Location: 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the finance team.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including external audit coordination.
- Review monthly management accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
- Manage payroll and payment processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems, and finance processes.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities alongside senior finance leadership.
- Partner with operational teams to provide commercial insight and financial guidance.
- Contribute to strategic finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accountancy qualification.
- Proven leadership and people management experience.
- Previous experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance position.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and accounting processes.
- Experience managing payroll, payments, and month-end reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and finance systems.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to work closely with operational teams and support business performance.
