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Financial Controller

Bristol Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to work closely with the Managing Director, playing a key management role - inputting into the strategic direction and growth of the business, while overseeing day-to-day finance operations. This is a standout opportunity to shape systems, processes and finance strategy and operate with real autonomy and influence.
  • Number 1 finance role in an investor backed business.
  • A great opportunity to support strategic growth initiatives.

About Our Client

Our client is an investor-backed SME entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. The company has achieved rapid organic and acquisitive growth, and recently secured a further multi-million pound investment.

Job Description

  • Act as a strategic finance business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing insight on customer profitability, margins, waste, yield, and operational performance.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, including the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Lead financial reporting and control, delivering flash reports and monthly management accounts to Group within deadlines while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and Group accounting policies.
  • Maintain strong financial governance, including balance sheet control, cash flow management, and oversight of the year-end statutory accounts process in liaison with external auditors.
  • Develop and maintain robust costing and performance analysis, working with systems and operational teams to improve production efficiency, labour utilisation, cost absorption, and margin performance.
  • Ensure compliance and governance, overseeing VAT, corporation tax information requests, payroll controls, and supporting Group statutory, tax pack, and company secretarial reporting.
  • Lead and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and ensuring finance operates as a respected and value-adding function across the wider business and Group finance community.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

  • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead and develop a financial team effectively.
  • Proven experience in the manufacturing sector (desirable).

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £85,000 to £90,000 per annum.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays.
  • Company EV car scheme.
  • Progression to develop into a Divisional FD role.
Contact
Lucie Brown
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6935565
Phone number
+44 117 927 1458

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bristol
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucie Brown
Consultant phone
+44 117 927 1458
Job reference
JN-012026-6935565