Financial Controller

Reference: 260141575_1782817141

Butler Rose is 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.

Key responsibilities

  • 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

About you

  • 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

What's on offer

  • 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.

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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.

£70,000.00 - £80,000.00
Per annum
GBP70000.00 - GBP80000.00 per annum

Wincanton, England, United Kingdom

Contract

Added 30/06/2026
Reference: 260141575_1782817141

Financial Controller

Wincanton
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