Financial Controller

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.