Financial Controller

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a Financial Controller (12-month maternity cover) for a unique and well-established business based in Somerset.

This is a fully site-based position, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional to take on a key leadership role within a fast-paced and diverse organisation.

Reporting to the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in managing the central finance function, ensuring robust financial control and delivering accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making across the business.

• Lead, manage and develop the finance team on a day-to-day basis
• Oversee all payment processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes in line with reporting deadlines
• Review monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Oversee payroll processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems and processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax and audit requirements
• Business partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support finance projects

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent preferred)
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, reporting and accounting processes
• Experience overseeing payments, payroll and month-end processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• 12-month fixed-term contract with strong exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to lead a well-established finance team
• A varied and commercially focused role within a unique and growing business
• On-site working environment within a collaborative finance function
• Great benefits package & discounts
• Annual bonus based on performance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller looking for a high-impact, leadership role within a dynamic organisation, offering both operational and strategic involvement.

If you are interested in this Financial Controller role in Somerset, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment for more information.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.