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Financial Controller

Posted: 18/11/25
Recruiter:First Base
Reference:3029385505
Type:Permanent
Salary:Competitive
Location:Nether Stowey, Somerset
Description:

Financial Controller

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Primarily site-based with occasional European and international travel)

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory.
  • Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real-time.
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports.
  • Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes.
  • Manage and comply with government and statutory tax filing and reporting requirements.
  • Serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and contribute to strategic leadership discussions.
  • Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance management.
  • Direct the annual budgeting process, monitor variances, and update forecasts.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Support system integration and process alignment with group standards.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
  • BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification.
  • Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month-end/year-end close, and creating financial statements.
  • Insight Track record of understanding, influencing, and supporting Operations.

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