Financial Controller

Location:                                         Henstridge, Somerset (Occasional visits to Shaftsbury)

Hours:                                               Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm)

Salary:                                              Up to £80,000

Contract:                                         Full-Time / Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client, a highly successful and established group, is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to join their senior finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will take full financial responsibility for a key Ltd company within the group and lead management accounting for two entities.

This is a pivotal role that goes beyond standard reporting; you will be a subject matter expert in operational finance, driving efficiency projects and acting as a key business partner to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Management Accounting: Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts to strict deadlines, ensuring accurate reporting of stocks and maintaining clean balance sheets.
• Strategic Insight: Lead efficiency improvement projects, including activity-based costing, scenario planning, and the development of monthly KPIs with actionable commentary.
• Compliance & Legislation: Act as the primary point of contact for VAT, Duty, and Tax regarding import/export activities. Ensure full compliance with financial legislation and GDPR frameworks.
• Operational Integration: Build a comprehensive understanding of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to optimise controls, performance reporting, and costings.
• Budgeting & Partnering: Oversee entity budgets and provide business partnering support to feed into consolidated group budgets.
• Project Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert for third-party contracts and lead various finance-led projects across the wider business.
• Payroll Support: Assist with Group Payroll in conjunction with the Head of Finance.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a fully qualified professional with a blend of financial rigour and operational awareness.

• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Sector Experience: Proven experience within the industrial, manufacturing, or FMCG sectors is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of IFRS/FRS and a solid background in financial reporting, tax, and duties.
• Systems Knowledge: Knowledge and experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Stock Management: A strong background in stock accounting is a distinct advantage.
• Communication: An excellent communicator capable of presenting complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders and senior management.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional to take ownership of a significant entity within a dynamic group. Our client offers a professional and supportive environment where your contributions to internal controls and process optimisations will be highly valued.

Ready to lead a high-performing finance function? Apply now for immediate consideration.