Financial Controller

Reed; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing lifestyle brand in Bristol is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations and mentor junior team members. This hands-on role offers a salary between £65,000 and £75,000 along with benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in a small or growing business, with a focus on implementing processes and supporting decision-making. Opportunities for progression into a Finance Director role exist as the business continues to grow.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Well-being programme

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller in a small/growing business.
• Ability to implement financial processes and strategies.
• Strong mentorship skills to develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and lead a small team.
• Deliver management reporting, planning, and forecasting.
• Act as a business partner for financial insights and performance.
• Support decision-making with financial analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and other ledgers.

Skills

Hands-on Financial management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Mentoring

Job description

Reed Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing lifestyle brand recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their friendly and inclusive team.

This is a newly created role due to continued growth.

Reporting directly into the Founder, this is a hands-on position with ample scope to make the role your own.

What's in it for you?

• Salary £65,000‑£75,000 + benefits including private medical and well‑brining programme.
• Interesting and hand‑on role where you'll be involved with implementing processes and supporting with decision making.
• Supportive, collaborative team with a lovely working environment.
• Clear progression opportunity, with potential to step into a Finance Director role as the business expands.
• Interesting industry with exciting future plans and long‑term growth prospects.
• Central Bristol location / Hybrid working.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, including leading and mentoring a team of 2 and preparing monthly management accounts.
• Deliver management reporting, planning, and forecasting to support strategic decision‑making.
• Cash flow management.
• Act as a business partner to provide financial insights and drive performance.
• Support decision‑making through accurate financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Mentor junior team members to develop skills and improve efficiency.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, sales and purchase ledgers.
• Handle Receivable Finance (customer invoices) and Trade Pay (supplier payments) to ensure smooth cash flow.

The ideal candidate:

An ambitious Finance Manager or Financial Controller with experience working in a small/ growing business ideally in manufacturing. With experience putting in processes and supporting owners with decision making. Someone who enjoys mentoring and developing.