Financial Controller

Position: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Financial Controller

Location:

Henstridge, Somerset (with visits to Shaftesbury) Position:
Full-Time, Permanent (Office-Based)

Hours:

Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum (Depending on experience) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, highly respected commercial group with a strong team culture. They are seeking a commercially minded, hands on Financial Controller to take full financial ownership of a key operational warehousing entity based in Henstridge. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role blends high-level strategic oversight with day-to-day operational accounting.

You will lead site-level management accounting across large-scale warehousing operations (over 20,000 pallet spaces), drive process efficiencies, and ensure full compliance with financial standards. If you are a fully qualified accountant who enjoys seeing the bigger picture while staying close to operational details, this role offers real ownership, broad project exposure, and long-term stability within a supportive group.

Key Responsibilities Entity Ownership:
Lead the preparation of month-end management accounts, maintain clean balance sheet reconciliations, and highlight risks and opportunities within monthly commentary. Operational Insight:
Drive site efficiency projects, including activity-based costing, scenario planning, and the development of monthly KPIs with actionable commentary. Compliance & Standards:
Ensure company adherence to FRS/IFRS accounting requirements, GDPR frameworks, and relevant tax, VAT, and duty obligations in liaison with the Head of Finance. Budgeting & Partnering:
Oversee entity budgets, providing active business partnering to operational stakeholders and feeding accurate data into consolidated group budgets. Process & Controls:
Review and strengthen internal financial controls, leveraging Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to improve reporting accuracy and safeguards. Departmental Support:
Act as a subject matter expert on finance projects, support the wider finance team, and provide leadership cover for the Head of Finance when required.

What We Are Looking For We are seeking a versatile, fully qualified finance professional who brings both technical accounting rigour and strong operational awareness. Key Qualifications & Attributes:
Professional

Qualification:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Technical Expertise:
Solid understanding of FRS/IFRS reporting, management accounting, and general tax/duty compliance. Sector Background:

Experience with in industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics/warehousing environments is highly desirable. Systems & Data Literacy:
Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities alongside hands-on experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and core accounting platforms. Stock Accounting:
Knowledge or practical experience in stock accounting is beneficial. Communication & Flexibility:
Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to explain financial insights clearly to non-finance management and adapt quickly as business needs change. What the Business Offers Competitive Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum, reflecting senior responsibility and background. Varied & Impactful Scope:
Take genuine ownership of a core operating unit within a well-regarded commercial group. Culture & Stability:

Join an established business offering a welcoming atmosphere, supportive leadership, and long-term career stability.

How to Apply

If you are a senior finance professional seeking a hands on, commercially focused Financial Controller role in Somerset, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.