Financial Controller

Location: Hybrid – North East Somerset office with home working two days per week

Salary: Competitive, with up to 10% bi-annual bonus

Benefits: Flexitime | 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

About Our Client

Our client is a successful and rapidly expanding online retailer, offering a wide range of premium consmer goods from well-known global brands.

They have a close-knit team based in modern offices in North East Somerset and have recently achieved a number of exciting milestones, including:

• Expanding into new international markets
• Launching a dedicated discount retail channel
• Forming an exclusive partnership with a high end brand

With strong momentum, they are now looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to help shape the next stage of their growth.

The Role

This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys both the detail and the big picture and wants to help finance be a true partner to the business. You will lead their finance function day to day while also influencing strategy and decision-making at a senior level. You’ll manage and develop a small team, streamline financial operations, and provide the insights that help the business grow effectively.

What You’ll Be Doing

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop the finance team
• Set clear goals and provide ongoing coaching and support

Finance Operations

• Oversee all aspects of transactional finance, including supplier payments, reconciliations, and credit control
• Run monthly payroll and pension submissions, including adjustments

Financial Systems & Controls

• Maintain and improve robust financial processes and internal controls
• Make best use of ERP (NetSuite) and associated systems

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and KPI reporting
• Manage cash flow forecasting and banking relationships

Compliance & Year-End

• Oversee VAT, statutory and regulatory filings
• Lead the year-end process in conjunction with external accountants

Business Partnering

• Work closely with senior leadership to support decision-making
• Provide commercial insight and help shape the overall business strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong commercial acumen and an analytical mindset
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance team
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite an advantage)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with up to 10% bi-annual bonus
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Hybrid working – including option of two days working from home
• Flexitime options to support work–life balance
• Excellent benefits including:
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on products
• A collaborative, supportive culture where your work makes a real impact

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply today!