Financial Controller - Bristol

An ambitious, fast-growing owner-managed SME is looking to appoint a qualified Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support the next phase of growth.

This is a broad, hands-on role combining day-to-day financial control with commercial insight and modelling, working closely with the owner and senior leadership team.

The role

• Full ownership of month-end, management accounts and statutory reporting
• Cashflow management, forecasting and balance sheet control
• Oversight of multiple legal entities
• Budgeting, scenario planning and commercial modelling to support decision-making
• Improving controls, processes and financial visibility as the business scales
• Acting as a trusted finance partner to the owner and wider business

The person

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience in an SME or owner-managed environment
• Comfortable operating at both detail and strategic level
• Strong modelling and analytical capability
• Commercial, pragmatic and confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders

Why this role?

• Genuine influence and autonomy
• Exposure to commercial decision-making, not just reporting
• A business with ambition, energy and a clear growth agenda

Confidential search. Further details available on discussion.