Financial Controller - Morgan McKinley

Posted 7 days 1 hour ago by PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Somerset, Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom, BA4 4
Job Description
Financial Controller

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Working pattern: 5 days onsite
Location: Castle Cary
Duration: 12 months


This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a key leadership role within a growing and dynamic organisation. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and senior operational leaders, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient financial operations across a diverse business.


You'll lead and develop a talented finance team, support strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and provide commercial insight that helps drive business performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on financial leadership with close collaboration across multiple business functions.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and develop the finance team.

  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including external audit coordination.

  • Review monthly management accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.

  • Manage payroll and payment processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery.

  • Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems, and finance processes.

  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities alongside senior finance leadership.

  • Partner with operational teams to provide commercial insight and financial guidance.

  • Contribute to strategic finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.



About You

  • We're looking for someone who has: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accountancy qualification.

  • Proven leadership and people management experience.

  • Previous experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance position.

  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and accounting processes.

  • Experience managing payroll, payments, and month-end reporting.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and finance systems.

  • A commercial mindset with the ability to work closely with operational teams and support business performance.