Financial Controller

Senior Consultant @ Citadel Source | On a mission to reset the standard within Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with INSPHERE on a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the CEO.

INSPHERE is a small but ambitious company developing innovative robotic and automation technologies that help high-value manufacturers work with greater accuracy and efficiency. Based at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, it’s a close-knit, collaborative team of specialists with an excellent culture. The business is growing steadily and entering an exciting stage in its journey, with international expansion and new product development on the horizon.

Reporting to the CEO, the Financial Controller is a “number 1” role, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function. It’s a hands‑on position requiring strong cash management and accurate financial reporting. This role would suit an experienced, proactive accountant seeking ownership within a dynamic SME environment.

You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience gained from either practice or industry, with a good grounding in accounts preparation, forecasting and variance analysis. We’re looking for someone who can work independently, give confidence in the numbers, and take ownership of the full finance function.

• Taking ownership of all financial control and reporting within the business
• Preparing budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis, including Balance Sheet, P&L and cashflow projections
• Producing timely monthly management accounts for the Board and investors
• Coordinating the year-end close process and supporting the external audit
• Managing day‑to‑day bookkeeping and ensuring all accounts are reconciled monthly
• Processing stock movements and cost‑of‑sale calculations
• Overseeing payroll processes and liaising with the external payroll provider
• Managing accounts payable and receivable activities
• Handling financial elements of grant‑funded R&D projects
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and researching technical issues where required
• Managing HMRC reporting, submissions and tax compliance
• Developing and maintaining finance processes, policies and internal controls
• Supporting gross margin analysis and the financial assessment of revenue models

• Full‑time or part‑time options (0.6 – 0.8 FTE considered)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week in the office)
• Flexible core hours to support work‑life balance
• A friendly, collaborative and forward‑thinking team culture

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Technology, Information and Media, and Robotics Engineering

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Grant Chalmers‑Stevens at Citadel Source
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