Financial Controller

White Horse Employment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance function in Wells. This role involves leading a finance team, managing payroll, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong commercial skills and experience in an SME environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and commercial skills required.
• Experience in an SME or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Hands-on, proactive, detail-oriented candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function and accounting operations.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports.
• Manage payroll, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to senior leadership.
• Drive process improvements and enhance reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

JOB TITLE: Financial Controller LOCATION: Wells SALARY & BENEFITS: £55000 HOURS: Full Time

We’re delighted to be partnering exclusively with a long-established business in Somerset to appoint a Financial Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function, leading a small, capable team and playing a key role in driving business performance and supporting future strategy.

This broad and hands‑on role is ideal for a commercially minded and technically strong finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams while maintaining a strategic outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, overseeing all day‑to‑day accounting operations.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports, including management accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage payroll, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Partner with senior leadership and group stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Lead the migration to a new finance system and ensure data integrity throughout the process.
• Drive process improvement, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or QBE with strong technical and commercial skills.
• Experience gained within an SME or manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Strong systems and Excel capability; ERP experience beneficial.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and detail‑focused with excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and a genuine passion for improving processes and driving performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a values‑driven, product‑led business where finance sits at the heart of operations. If you’re seeking a varied, visible leadership role in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.