Finance Controller

Pertemps Bristol Commercial; Bedford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Group Financial Controller to drive financial performance and lead a finance team. This role requires solid experience in senior finance roles, expertise in Engineering or Manufacturing sectors, and strong leadership skills. Attractive package includes salary up to £80,000, car allowance, and generous benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Car allowance of £6,500

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 covering multiple business units.
• Experience in Engineering or Manufacturing sectors.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with business goals.
• Lead the finance team, ensuring accuracy and support.
• Oversee monthly accounts, ensuring deadlines and accuracy.

Skills

Senior finance role experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Tech confidence with Excel and Power BI

Education

Degree in Business Management or Leadership

Recognized qualification (CIMA / ACCA / AAT)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Group Financial Controller (Bristol)

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.