Clone - Finance Controller

Pertemps; Castleford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead their finance team. This role involves budgeting, cash flow management, and supporting strategic decisions while providing leadership. Candidates should have experience in senior finance roles and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Car allowance

On-site parking

Pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a senior finance role ideally across multiple business units.
• Experience in Engineering or Manufacturing sectors.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Lead the finance team and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee monthly accounts and reports.
• Manage cash flow, tax, audit, and risk.
• Work closely with senior leadership for strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Excel

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Degree in Business Management or similar

CIMA / ACCA / AAT qualification

Tools

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Description: Group Financial Controller

Bristol (with some travel)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum depending on experience

• Car allowance of £6,500
• On-site parking
• Pension: 4% employee contribution, 4% company contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus holiday buying scheme up to 5 extra days)
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Working hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4.00 pm / 08.00 – 4.30 Monday to Thursday, and 7.30 / 08.00 am – 1.00 / 1.30 pm on Fridays!

About the Role

We're on the hunt for a Group Financial Controller who's equal parts strategist, leader, and problem-solver. You'll be the go-to person for turning complex financial data into smart business moves, helping steer the company towards its goals with confidence and clarity.

This role is all about impact, driving performance, guiding decision-making, and leading a brilliant finance team that keeps everything running smoothly (and legally, of course).

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning the budgeting and forecasting process from start to finish – accurate, on point, and aligned with the bigger picture.
• Leading the finance team – developing, supporting, and making sure the numbers (and the people) stack up beautifully.
• Overseeing monthly accounts and reports, ensuring deadlines are smashed and accuracy is non-negotiable.
• Managing cash flow, tax, audit, and risk – keeping everything tight, compliant, and forward-thinking.
• Working closely with senior leadership to turn financial insight into strategic decisions.
• Building strong relationships with banks, auditors, and external partners, representing the business with professionalism and confidence.
• Constantly improving processes and controls to make things slicker, smarter, and stronger.

What You'll Bring

• Solid experience in a senior finance role ideally across multiple business units or at group level within the
• Experience within the Engineering or Manufacturing sectors
• A degree in Business Management, Leadership or similar.
• A recognised qualification (CIMA / ACCA / AAT).
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills – you know how to get the best out of people.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills – you can turn numbers into narratives that drive action.
• Tech confidence – Excel, Power BI, ERP/MRP systems and all the usual suspects.
• A calm head, sharp mind, and a commercial instinct that's second nature.

Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values precision, progress, and people.