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Financial Controller
Somerset
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 23 days ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- First Base
- Closes
- 13 Jan 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Financial Controller
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Primarily site-based with occasional European and international travel)
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory. Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real-time. Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports. Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end close processes. Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes. Manage and comply with government and statutory tax filing and reporting requirements. Serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and contribute to strategic leadership discussions. Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance management. Direct the annual budgeting process, monitor variances, and update forecasts. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Support system integration and process alignment with group standards.
Key Skills:
5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing. BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance. CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification. Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month-end/year-end close, and creating financial statements. Insight Track record of understanding, influencing, and supporting Operations.
Ad ID: 5417579579
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