Financial Controller Bridgwater, Somerset
£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Full-Time | Hybrid Working (1 Day WFH)
The Opportunity 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.
Key Responsibilities - 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
About You 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.
What's on Offer? - 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.