Financial Controller Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire Hours: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum benefits We’re looking for a Financial Controller — but not the usual kind. This role blends finance, systems, compliance, and process improvement. You’ll oversee the finance function while playing a key role in the rollout of a new ERP system, helping to modernise how the business operates. If you enjoy detail, variety, and finding better ways to work — this could be the ideal role for you. About the Role This position combines finance leadership with business systems ownership, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys structure, detail, and problem-solving. You’ll be responsible for the full finance function while also assisting in the implementation of the ERP shaping how processes, data, and reporting work for years to come. Key Responsibilities of a Financial Controller: * Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and management reporting * Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and revenue recognition * Manage stock and inventory accounting, including quarterly counts and variance analysis * Prepare VAT, PAYE, and NI returns, and support year-end accounts and compliance * Coordinate audits and liaise with external accountants and advisors * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management * Drive system and process improvements across finance and operations * Monitor daily cash balances, working capital, and bank reconciliations * Process payroll for office staff and manage credit insurance cover * Supervise and develop members of the finance team * Champion the implementation and ongoing use of Prophet 21 (Epicor ERP) Key Skills of a Financial Controller: * Proven experience in finance management (Financial Controller or similar) * Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial controls expertise * ATT or equivalent financial qualification * Experience with stock and inventory accounting (advantageous but not essential) * Confident using finance and ERP/accounting systems (Epicor Prophet 21 experience beneficial) * Excellent organisation, accuracy, and analytical ability * Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work across all levels * A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach What’s on Offer: * A pivotal role at the heart of a well-established, forward-thinking business * The opportunity to shape systems and processes during an exciting transition * A supportive leadership team that values professionalism and fresh ideas * Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum plus benefits * Excellent scope for professional development in finance and leadership