Financial Controller
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Castle Cary, Somerset, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Contract/Project
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
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
Reference: 225347527
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Financial Controller
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Castle Cary, Somerset, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Contract/Project
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
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
Reference: 225347527
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