Location: Henstridge, Somerset (with visits to Shaftesbury)
Position: Full-Time, Permanent (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, highly respected commercial group with a strong team culture. They are seeking a commercially minded, hands on Financial Controller to take full financial ownership of a key operational warehousing entity based in Henstridge.
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role blends high-level strategic oversight with day-to-day operational accounting. You will lead site-level management accounting across large-scale warehousing operations (over 20,000 pallet spaces), drive process efficiencies, and ensure full compliance with financial standards.
If you are a fully qualified accountant who enjoys seeing the bigger picture while staying close to operational details, this role offers real ownership, broad project exposure, and long-term stability within a supportive group.
Key Responsibilities
* Entity Ownership: Lead the preparation of month-end management accounts, maintain clean balance sheet reconciliations, and highlight risks and opportunities within monthly commentary.
* Operational Insight: Drive site efficiency projects, including activity-based costing, scenario planning, and the development of monthly KPIs with actionable commentary.
* Compliance & Standards: Ensure company adherence to FRS/IFRS accounting requirements, GDPR frameworks, and relevant tax, VAT, and duty obligations in liaison with the Head of Finance.
* Budgeting & Partnering: Oversee entity budgets, providing active business partnering to operational stakeholders and feeding accurate data into consolidated group budgets.
* Process & Controls: Review and strengthen internal financial controls, leveraging Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to improve reporting accuracy and safeguards.
* Departmental Support: Act as a subject matter expert on finance projects, support the wider finance team, and provide leadership cover for the Head of Finance when required.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a versatile, fully qualified finance professional who brings both technical accounting rigour and strong operational awareness.
Key Qualifications & Attributes:
* Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
* Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of FRS/IFRS reporting, management accounting, and general tax/duty compliance.
* Sector Background: Experience within industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics/warehousing environments is highly desirable.
* Systems & Data Literacy: Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities alongside hands-on experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and core accounting platforms.
* Stock Accounting: Knowledge or practical experience in stock accounting is beneficial.
* Communication & Flexibility: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to explain financial insights clearly to non-finance management and adapt quickly as business needs change.
What the Business Offers
* Competitive Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum, reflecting senior responsibility and background.
* Varied & Impactful Scope: Take genuine ownership of a core operating unit within a well-regarded commercial group.
* Culture & Stability: Join an established business offering a welcoming atmosphere, supportive leadership, and long-term career stability.
How to Apply
If you are a senior finance professional seeking a hands on, commercially focused Financial Controller role in Somerset, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration
Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year