Financial Controller

Financial ControllerSalary: 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 YouWe'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.