Financial Controller

Bridgwater, Somerset
£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Full-Time | Hybrid Working (1 Day WFH)

Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting an established and successful South West-based business in the appointment of a Financial Controller.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multi-entity organisation and take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial insight and support strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will lead a small finance team and play a key role in enhancing reporting, forecasting, controls and processes across the business.

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Production of detailed financial reports, including profitability and performance analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Analysis of financial performance against budgets and previous periods
• Management and reconciliation of inter-company transactions
• Oversight of VAT returns, payroll and compliance activities
• Liaison with external accountants and advisers
• Management and development of a small accounts team
• Review and improvement of financial processes, controls and reporting procedures
• Supporting directors with timely and accurate financial information to aid decision-making

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Experience operating within a multi-company or group environment
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to senior stakeholders
• Previous experience supervising or managing finance staff
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
• A proactive and commercially-minded approach with a focus on continuous improvement

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications are welcomed, although qualified by experience and part-qualified candidates will also be considered.

Previous experience within the construction sector, including exposure to CIS and subcontractor accounting, would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Salary up to £60,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working (one day working from home)
• Private medical insurance
• Death-in-service benefit
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Supportive and established finance team

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rob Gooding at Butler Rose.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.