Financial Controller

Reference: 26618_1792483893

Financial Controller

Bridgwater, Somerset
£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Full-Time | Hybrid Working (1 Day WFH)

The Opportunity

Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting an established and successful South West-based business in the appointment of a Financial Controller.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multi-entity organisation and take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial insight and support strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will lead a small finance team and play a key role in enhancing reporting, forecasting, controls and processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
  • Production of detailed financial reports, including profitability and performance analysis
  • Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
  • Cash flow management and forecasting
  • Analysis of financial performance against budgets and previous periods
  • Management and reconciliation of inter-company transactions
  • Oversight of VAT returns, payroll and compliance activities
  • Liaison with external accountants and advisers
  • Management and development of a small accounts team
  • Review and improvement of financial processes, controls and reporting procedures
  • Supporting directors with timely and accurate financial information to aid decision-making

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar
  • Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills
  • Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
  • Experience operating within a multi-company or group environment
  • The ability to communicate financial information clearly to senior stakeholders
  • Previous experience supervising or managing finance staff
  • Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
  • A proactive and commercially-minded approach with a focus on continuous improvement

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications are welcomed, although qualified by experience and part-qualified candidates will also be considered.

Previous experience within the construction sector, including exposure to CIS and subcontractor accounting, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary up to £60,000
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Hybrid working (one day working from home)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Death-in-service benefit
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Supportive and established finance team

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rob Gooding at Butler Rose.

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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.

£55,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum
GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum + annual bonus
Added 20/10/2026
Reference: 26618_1792483893

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