Financial Controller

Salary: GBP
70000 - GBP
80000 per annum

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a Financial Controller (12-month maternity cover) for a unique and well-established business based in Somerset.

This is a fully site-based position, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional to take on a key leadership role within a fast-paced and diverse organisation.

Reporting to the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in managing the central finance function, ensuring robust financial control and delivering accurate reporting to support strategic decision‑making across the business.

• Lead, manage and develop the finance team on a day-to-day basis
• Oversee all payment processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes in line with reporting deadlines
• Review monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Oversee payroll processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems and processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax and audit requirements
• Business partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support finance projects

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent preferred)
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, reporting and accounting processes
• Experience overseeing payments, payroll and month-end processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• 12-month fixed-term contract with strong exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to lead a well-established finance team
• A varied and commercially focused role within a unique and growing business
• On-site working environment within a collaborative finance function
• Great benefits package & discounts