Financial Controller / Finance Manager (Part‑Time) 18hrs – 20hrs per week
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum pro-rata
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, hands‑on role where you can truly make an impact? This part‑time Financial Controller position offers the chance to lead finance, payroll, administration and business systems within a well‑established manufacturing organisation based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
You’ll join the management team and play a key role in supporting operational decision‑making, partnering with department heads, and ensuring the smooth running of all financial and systems processes.
The Role
As Financial Controller/Finance Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the finance function, including accounting, management reporting, payroll and systems. You’ll manage a part‑time Accountant and work closely with colleagues across the business, particularly Customer Service and Purchasing.
This is a broad and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and being at the heart of business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting
Bank account management, reconciliations, payments and receipts
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
Month‑end processes: journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, provisions, reconciliations, exchange rates, ledger revaluation and trial balance
Credit control
VAT returns
Petty cash
Management Accounting & Reporting
Cashflow management, reporting and forecasting
Supporting production teams and investigating variances in works orders and stock
Standard costing and variance analysis
Budgeting and forecasting
KPI and management reporting (Sales & Margin, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)
Business partnering, including project evaluation
Stock‑takes
Year‑end processes and liaison with external auditors
Payroll & Personnel
Processing salaries, holidays, sickness and supplementary pay
Tax, NI and pension payments
P11D
Pension and death‑in‑service administration
Systems & IT
Overseeing the ERP system, ensuring availability, accuracy and user support
Managing non‑production technology (network, telephony, mobiles, access control)
Providing training and support to users across the business
Ensuring IT policies, security and compliance are maintained
First‑line support for network‑attached equipment
Maintaining or improving legacy Access databases
Other Responsibilities
Cross‑department project management
Providing cover for management team colleagues when required
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and communication skills
Confident presenting to stakeholders at all levels
Collaborative team player
Proactive, dynamic and able to work independently
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Strong problem‑solving ability
Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving improvement
Experience & Qualifications
Proven finance background with experience in a similar role
ERP system experience
Advanced Excel skills
Strong numerical and decision‑making skills
High attention to detail
A positive, can‑do attitude
If you would like to apply for the role of Financial Controller/Finance Manager then please email your CV to
Closing date is 26.4.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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