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Financial Controller
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Financial Controller
Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + benefits
We’re looking for a Financial Controller — but not the usual kind.
This role blends finance, systems, compliance, and process improvement. You’ll oversee the finance function while playing a key role in the rollout of a new ERP system, helping to modernise how the business operates.
If you enjoy detail, variety, and finding better ways to work — this could be the ideal role for you.
About the Role
This position combines finance leadership with business systems ownership, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys structure, detail, and problem-solving. You’ll be responsible for the full finance function while also assisting in the implementation of the ERP shaping how processes, data, and reporting work for years to come.
Key Responsibilities of a Financial Controller:
* Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and management reporting
* Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and revenue recognition
* Manage stock and inventory accounting, including quarterly counts and variance analysis
* Prepare VAT, PAYE, and NI returns, and support year-end accounts and compliance
* Coordinate audits and liaise with external accountants and advisors
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
* Drive system and process improvements across finance and operations
* Monitor daily cash balances, working capital, and bank reconciliations
* Process payroll for office staff and manage credit insurance cover
* Supervise and develop members of the finance team
* Champion the implementation and ongoing use of Prophet 21 (Epicor ERP)
Key Skills of a Financial Controller:
* Proven experience in finance management (Financial Controller or similar)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial controls expertise
* ATT or equivalent financial qualification
* Experience with stock and inventory accounting (advantageous but not essential)
* Confident using finance and ERP/accounting systems (Epicor Prophet 21 experience beneficial)
* Excellent organisation, accuracy, and analytical ability
* Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work across all levels
* A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
What’s on Offer:
* A pivotal role at the heart of a well-established, forward-thinking business
* The opportunity to shape systems and processes during an exciting transition
* A supportive leadership team that values professionalism and fresh ideas
* Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum plus benefits
* Excellent scope for professional development in finance and leadershipBefore You Apply
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