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.