Financial Controller 8 Month FTC

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller for an 8-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role reports to the Finance Director and collaborates with the leadership team on financial planning, reporting and process improvements.

The role covers monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and controls across VAT, HMRC and audits. Strong Excel and finance systems experience are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong management accounting and month-end experience.
• Excellent reconciliation, reporting and financial control skills.
• Experience managing cash flow and working capital.
• Strong Excel and finance systems experience.
• Ability to build effective relationships across operational and senior management teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage banking activities and month-end processes.
• Provide insight into business performance and variances.
• Oversee sales, purchase ledger, credit control and supplier relations.
• Ensure VAT, HMRC and audit compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
• Lead and coach the finance team.

Skills

Excel

Financial systems

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Cash flow

Working capital

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

£50,000 to £60,000 per year,Financial Controller 8 Month FTC

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/09/2026

About this job

Your new company An established and growing UK business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the organisation on an 8-month fixed-term contract.

Working closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team, this is a hands‑on role offering broad exposure across financial reporting, cash flow management, commercial analysis, controls, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.This opportunity would suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys working within a fast‑paced environment, taking ownership of key finance processes and supporting operational and strategic decision‑making.

Your new role This is a broad and commercially focused finance leadership role responsible for the production of accurate monthly management accounts, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, banking activities and month‑end processes.

Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, the successful candidate will provide insight into business performance, analyse financial trends and variances, oversee sales and purchase ledger functions, manage credit control and supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC and audit requirements.

The role will also drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and controls, while providing leadership, coaching and support to the finance team to enhance performance and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

What you'll need to succeed Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant role.

Strong management accounting and month‑end experience.

Excellent reconciliation, reporting and financial control skills.

Experience managing cash flow and working capital.

Strong Excel and finance systems experience.

Ability to build effective relationships across operational and senior management teams