Financial Controller

CV Screen Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

£68k salary

Job summary

CV Screen Ltd. is seeking a Financial Controller in Gloucester with hybrid working. The role leads the finance function, manages a capable team, and collaborates with senior leadership to deliver robust reporting and commercial insight.

You will oversee month-end, cash flow and internal controls while driving performance and strategic impact. The position offers a competitive salary up to £68,000 plus benefits and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified with CIMA or ACCA, 2-3 years post-qualification experience in industry.
• Experience producing monthly management accounts with P&L, balance sheet, cash flow.
• Strong systems skills and proven leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the finance team on a day-to-day basis.
• Own the month-end process, producing management accounts with P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI reporting.
• Manage short-term cash flow, weekly forecasting and supplier payments.
• Oversee reconciliations, payroll, VAT returns and HMRC correspondence.
• Run the year-end close and act as the main point of contact for external auditors.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Month-end close

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Financial Controller
Gloucester (Hybrid)
Salary to £68,000 + Benefits

CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting a Financial Controller on behalf of a well-established business based in Gloucester. This is a hybrid role paying up to £68,000, and a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function and lead a capable team. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for accurate, timely reporting, robust controls and commercial insight that helps shape the direction of the business. It is a varied, hands-on position where your work will be visible and valued, offering real scope to make an impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the finance team on a day-to-day basis
• Own the month-end process, producing management accounts with P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI reporting
• Manage short-term cash flow, weekly forecasting and supplier payments
• Oversee reconciliations, payroll, VAT returns and HMRC correspondence
• Run the year-end close and act as the main point of contact for external auditors

What Experience is Required

• CIMA or ACCA qualified, with 2-3 years’ post-qualified experience in industry
• A proven track record of producing and reviewing monthly management accounts, ideally with overall responsibility for them
• Strong systems skills, plus excellent communication and team leadership

Salary & Benefits

The salary is up to £68,000, depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package and hybrid working.

Location

The role is based in Gloucester, with easy commuting from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Quedgeley, Newent and Ledbury.

Alternate Job Titles

• Finance Manager
• Finance Controller
• Head of Finance
• Financial Accountant