Financial Controller
Location: Chippenham | Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Yolk Recruitment are supporting a growing business in their search for a caring and capable Financial Controller. This is a wonderful opportunity to guide a small finance team, nurture their development, and play a key role in supporting the company through its next stage of growth.
This role blends technical expertise with people skills. You'll be comfortable managing reporting, forecasting, compliance, treasury, FX and cash flow, while also helping to shape the implementation of a new ERP system. Just as importantly, you'll be creating an encouraging and supportive environment where your team feel valued and able to thrive.
As part of the senior team, you'll work closely with leadership, offering clear insight and advice to help guide thoughtful decision-making and long-term success.
What you'll be doing
Supporting the leadership team with financial planning, investment, and growth decisions.
Preparing management accounts, board packs, and statutory reporting with care and accuracy.
Managing cash flow, forecasting, tax compliance, treasury, and FX exposure.
Helping to introduce a new ERP system and improving finance processes in a sustainable way.
Coaching and mentoring your team, encouraging learning and professional growth.
Building strong relationships across the business and offering practical financial insight to support day-to-day decisions.
What we're looking for
A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Experience guiding a finance function in a growing SME or scale-up.
Knowledge of treasury, FX, and working capital management.
Experience with ERP implementation and process improvements.
Strong communication skills, able to explain finance in a clear and approachable way.
A cooperative and supportive leader who enjoys helping others succeed.
Experience with private equity, investment readiness, or M&A would be a bonus.
What's on offer
Company wide bonus scheme (GBS)
25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
LinkedIn Learning access
Employee Assistance Programme
Employer pension contribution
Quarterly reward and recognition scheme
If this sounds like the right next step for you, apply with your CV today, or get in touch with Yolk Finance Division for a confidential chat to find out more.
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