Financial Controller

Optimised; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate group of finance professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring timely financial reporting and compliance, while also mentoring team members and driving process improvements. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability and a strong financial background, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to creating a positive impact and enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual railcard

Professional development allowance

Volunteer day off

Sustainable holiday travel days

Reward for introductions scheme

Qualifications

• Strong accounting experience, ideally 2-3 years post qualification.
• Experience in statutory reporting and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements and compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Excel Proficiency

Leadership

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

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About Us

We are Optimised, a team of 140 people driven by passion to create a positive impact and make a real difference in the world! With offices across the UK in Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, and Sittingbourne, and our team of engineers working nationwide, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful solutions to optimise the world's transition to net zero and beyond.

We recognise that the climate emergency is the greatest challenge of our generation, and we're driven both personally and professionally to be a force for positive change.

We deliver a range of integrated energy and sustainability solutions spanning Carbon Impact, Utility Management, and Building Optimisation that help our clients achieve their decarbonisation goals whilst delivering significant returns on investment.

As a certified B Corp, we place purpose before profit, upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability in everything we do.

At Optimised, we know that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a flexible, fun, and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best. We're always looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact.

About The Role

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our growing finance team. Working closely with the CFO, you'll ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and delivery for the Group.

Whether you're an experienced Financial Controller or ready for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! We are looking for someone who has previous strong accounting experience and is 2 or 3 years post qualification.

We need a strategic thinker who's hands-on when needed, with sharp financial acumen and Excel wizardry.

This role will involve both supporting and developing the finance team, primarily our management accountants, while actively contributing to finance delivery on a day-to-day basis. You will be happy both leading as well as getting stuck in and should have sound basis of financial reporting knowledge and be very comfortable dealing with queries and requests from both internal stakeholders as well external parties including our payroll provider and auditors.

This role holds primary responsibility for maintaining the integrity of our accounting system and overseeing daily finance operations.

You will be responsible for providing accurate financial information delivered in a meaningful way across the business, building partnerships with relevant internal stakeholders across the Group to deliver insight and support with knowledge and understanding in a timely manner.

You'll lead financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy in monthly and annual accounts for both management and statutory purposes. With a keen eye for detail, you'll analyse variances, provide insightful commentary, and prepare the monthly board pack.

A strong leader with emotional intelligence, you'll inspire your team and collaborate effectively across all departments and levels.

We understand that candidates have varying experiences, and it is unlikely that all aspects of the role description will be an exact match. Please don't be deterred if that is the case — we'd love to hear from you if you are passionate about our vision and have relevant experience.

Interested?

If you are interested and think you can help us achieve our mission to net zero we would love to receive your application. If you have any queries regarding the role before applying please contact us at [e-mail]

Recruitment agencies

We will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies therefore we kindly request you not to contact us.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert or seeking an alternative working pattern. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and mentorship. Recruit, train, and develop talent within the finance department.
2. Deputise for CFO as required and be a key point of escalation.
3. Be fully responsible for the finance function with oversight of all processes from order to cash.
4. Act as the owner and day to day lead on the year end accounts and audit process.
5. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards (e.g., UK GAAP). Manage cash flow and optimise working capital.
6. Drive process improvement and best practice within the finance team to ensure that we are working efficiently and accurately.
7. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and commentary to be shared across the business to the relevant P+L holders.
8. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
9. Support the CFO with the annual budgeting and forecasting and assist with the production and revision of budgets on a periodic basis.
10. Be the key payroll contact internally and manage all payroll reporting, checks and payments with our outsourced payroll provider.
11. Collaborate with other departments to support business growth and achieve strategic objectives.
12. Build strong relationships with banks, investors, and other external stakeholders.
13. Identify and mitigate financial risks, including credit, market, and operational risks.
14. Develop and implement effective risk management strategies.
15. Experience in Statutory reporting is essential.
16. Previous experience of running month end reporting is essential, ideally in a Group structure.
17. Experience in producing consolidated group accounts.
18. Previous experience of managing and developing a team.
19. A strong business partner with an understanding and experience of delivering timely and meaningful information in an understandable way.
20. Advanced IT skills - extremely comfortable in using Excel and other Office applications.
21. Purpose driven mindset.
22. An open and approachable manner, backed up by high moral and ethical standards.
23. Passion for social or environmental issues.
24. Proactive attitude that brings drive, energy and passion to the role.
25. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and challenging environment and be a strong team player.
26. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships both digitally and in person.
27. Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations.
28. Accountability to yourself and others.
29. High attention to detail.
30. Full UK drivers' licence.
31. Eligibility to work in the UK.

As well as our values led and inclusive culture, we also have a great benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days with length of service (+ bank holidays)
• Option to buy / sell up to 3 days holiday each year
• Contributory pension scheme (5% Matched)
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Award-winning employee assistance helpline and online GP service
• Cycle to work and EV car scheme
• Annual railcard
• Annual flu jab and eye test
• A professional development and sustainability allowance
• 2 x sustainable holiday travel days
• 1 day off paid each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Up to one professional membership fee paid for by the Company each year
• Reward for introductions scheme

Location

Bristol Apply here

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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