FP&A Director (12-Month FTC)

£120,000 – £140,000 + Benefits

Central London | Hybrid (Fully remote considered with occasional travel to London)

We're partnering with a PE-backed SaaS business with revenues of c.£90m that's looking to appoint an experienced FP&A Director on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a key role in shaping the commercial direction of the business as it enters its next phase of growth. This is an opportunity to modernise the FP&A function, elevate the quality of commercial insight and build a finance capability that genuinely influences strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Working alongside a highly respected CFO with significant board-level ownership, you'll have real visibility, autonomy and influence from day one.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the evolution of the FP&A function, embedding best-in-class planning, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Owning the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts and long-range strategic planning process.
• Developing sophisticated SaaS revenue models, including ARR, MRR, churn, retention, customer cohorts and revenue forecasting.
• Partnering with the executive team to challenge commercial performance, investment decisions and growth initiatives through robust financial analysis.
• Producing board-level reporting, investor packs and strategic insight for the leadership team and shareholders.
• Building scenario modelling around pricing, customer acquisition, profitability, international expansion and capital allocation.
• Improving forecasting accuracy through automation, better data utilisation and scalable FP&A processes.
• Acting as the commercial finance lead across the business, partnering with Sales, Customer Success, Product and Operations to improve performance and decision-making.
• Supporting strategic initiatives including fundraising, M&A, strategic partnerships and value creation projects where required.

What we're looking for:

• ACA qualified, ideally Big Four or Top 10 trained.
• Significant leadership experience within FP&A or Commercial Finance.
• Strong experience within a SaaS, software or ARR-driven technology business.
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics including ARR, MRR, churn, NRR, gross margin and customer economics.
• Outstanding commercial modelling and strategic finance capability.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards and investors.
• A track record of building or transforming FP&A functions within high-growth, investor-backed businesses.
• Available immediately or at short notice.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced FP&A leader looking to make a tangible impact within a fast-growing technology business. You'll work alongside an outstanding CFO and leadership team, helping shape the commercial strategy of the business while building an FP&A function capable of supporting its next stage of growth.

Head of FP&A

£110,000 – £125,000 + Benefits

Central London | Hybrid - 3 days in office

We're partnering with a VC-backed technology platform that's scaling rapidly and looking to appoint a commercially driven Head of FP&A to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of its growth.

With revenues of c.£30–40m and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where finance is at the heart of commercial decision-making. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll work alongside a high-calibre leadership team, helping turn financial insight into business strategy while continuing to evolve a best-in-class FP&A function.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Building and enhancing financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Partnering with the leadership team to provide commercial insight and challenge.
• Owning KPI reporting, board reporting and performance analysis.
• Delivering scenario modelling, investment appraisals and business cases.
• Driving improvements across FP&A processes, reporting and financial systems.
• Supporting fundraising, strategic projects and the next phase of business growth.
• Building strong relationships across finance and the wider business to raise the commercial capability of the function.

What we're looking for:

• ACA qualified, ideally Big Four or Top 10 trained.
• Strong post-qualified experience within FP&A or Commercial Finance.
• Experience gained within a VC-backed or high-growth technology, SaaS or platform business.
• Outstanding financial modelling, commercial analysis and data interpretation skills.
• A proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Someone who enjoys building, improving and scaling finance functions rather than simply maintaining them.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to step into a highly visible leadership role within a fast-growing technology business. You'll work directly with an impressive CFO and leadership team, helping shape the commercial direction of the business while building an FP&A function that supports its ambitious growth journey.

Senior Finance Analyst (15-Month FTC)

£60,000 – £70,000

Marylebone, London | Hybrid (4 days in the office)

We're partnering with a VC-backed, multi-site hospitality scale-up looking to appoint a commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst to join its growing finance team on a 15-month fixed-term contract.

This is a true 360° commercial finance role, offering exposure across financial modelling, data analysis, forecasting, business partnering and strategic decision-making. Working closely with a high-calibre finance leadership team, you'll play a key role in providing commercial insight that helps drive the next phase of the business's growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Building and maintaining financial models to support commercial decision-making.
• Delivering budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the business.
• Analysing large datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve performance.
• Producing insightful management information and performance reporting for senior leadership.
• Supporting strategic projects, investment decisions and commercial initiatives.
• Driving process improvements, automation and continuous enhancements across reporting and analysis.

What we're looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Previous experience in a Senior Finance Analyst, FP&A or Commercial Finance role.
• Strong financial modelling, Excel and data manipulation skills.
• Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity environment, ideally hospitality, retail, consumer or another fast-paced business.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis experience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insight.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, investor-backed environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the commercial end of finance and wants to play a visible role within a fast-growing business. You'll gain exposure to strategic decision-making, work alongside an exceptional finance leadership team and make a genuine impact during an exciting period of growth.

Head of Financial Operations

Core3 is delighted to be working with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Head of Financial Operations to join its finance leadership team.

Why join our client

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of its growth. As Head of Financial Operations, you'll lead a critical function while helping shape the future of finance through a major systems transformation.

You'll combine operational leadership with continuous improvement, driving efficiencies, strengthening controls, and creating scalable processes that support the next phase of the business's growth.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the day-to-day financial operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Banking
• Own working capital performance, cash flow forecasting, and treasury activities
• Drive financial control across transactional finance processes
• Lead the implementation of a new finance system, supporting process design, testing, and successful delivery
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve operational efficiency
• Oversee month-end activities across the transactional finance function
• Support audit requirements and maintain a strong control environment
• Develop and lead a high-performing transactional finance team
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to improve finance processes and performance
• Prepare the finance function for the future integration of payroll

Why you're a great fit

• Significant experience leading transactional finance or financial operations teams
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, treasury, and financial controls
• Experience leading finance transformation or ERP implementation projects
• Proven ability to improve processes, automate activities, and strengthen financial controls
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset

What you'll get in return

As Head of Financial Operations, you'll join a business where you'll have the opportunity to influence how finance operates while playing a key role in its continued growth.

• £80,000–£90,000 salary
• 20% annual bonus
• Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to lead a significant finance transformation programme
• Clear opportunity to shape processes, systems, and the wider finance function
• Supportive leadership team within a growing private equity-backed business

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we'll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

FP&A Analyst - FTC

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established organisation in Bristol to recruit an FP&A Analyst to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Why join our client

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing finance team where you'll play an important role in improving financial reporting, analysis, and business performance. As FP&A Analyst, you'll work closely with finance and commercial stakeholders, providing insight that supports decision-making and helps drive profitability.

How you'll make an impact

• Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process across the business
• Produce and maintain accurate month-end reporting
• Partner with finance and operational teams to provide insight into business performance
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and identify more efficient ways to deliver information
• Help develop self-service reporting and financial dashboards
• Improve reporting processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency
• Support projects focused on profitability, pricing, and business performance
  
  

Why you're a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent
• Strong experience in an FP&A or commercial finance role
• Experience producing financial analysis that drives business decisions
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

What you'll get in return

As an FP&A Analyst, you'll join a collaborative finance team where you'll have the opportunity to influence decision-making and contribute to meaningful business improvements.

• £60,000–£65,000 salary
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working
  
  

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we'll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Senior Commercial Accountant

£70,000 to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Central London | Hybrid Working | Global Energy Business

We’re partnering with a global energy business looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Accountant into a high performing finance team supporting a complex trading operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with experience in energy, commodities or another trading environment who enjoys combining technical accounting with commercial insight. You’ll work closely with finance, commercial and operational teams, playing a key role in financial reporting, business partnering and supporting new business activity.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting for complex trading activities, including mark to market reporting and derivative accounting.
• Support monthly and year end reporting, providing analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Act as the technical accounting lead, advising on IFRS and ensuring new commercial activity is structured and accounted for appropriately.
• Partner with commercial stakeholders to support new business opportunities and provide financial insight.
• Develop profitability reporting, KPIs and analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Take ownership of operational cost reporting and budgeting.
• Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, controls and reporting.

We’re looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience within energy, commodities or another trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly financial instruments and derivative accounting.
• Confident partnering with both finance and commercial stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills, with exposure to ERP systems. Experience with Power BI, Python or VBA would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you’ll work on complex commercial activities, influence key business decisions and develop your career within an international finance team.

For a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

Finance Manager

Core3 is partnering with a growing international organisation to recruit a Finance Manager, based in Bath.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercially focused finance team within a business continuing to expand across multiple international markets. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping drive financial performance across a complex and evolving organisation.

The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, business partnering, and finance improvement initiatives, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into a highly visible role within a growing business.

Why join our client

This organisation places real value on strong financial insight, accurate reporting, and effective business partnering. As a Finance Manager, you'll work closely with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the wider business, helping to deliver meaningful analysis, improve reporting processes, and support commercial decision-making.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to finance improvement initiatives while supporting and developing junior members of the team.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts across multiple entities
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and support month-end close activities
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to improve understanding of financial performance
• Support balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and cash flow management
• Assist with VAT reporting and wider compliance activities
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and strengthen financial controls
• Analyse trends and performance data to support strategic planning
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities across the business
• Mentor and support junior finance team members
• Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams
  
  

Why you're a great fit

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and month-end processes
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities
• Positive and proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior finance professionals
• Experience working within a multi-entity or international environment would be beneficial
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced and evolving business environment
  
  

What you'll get in return

As a Finance Manager, you'll join a growing organisation where finance plays a central role in supporting business performance and future growth.

• Salary £60,000–£65,000
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office
  
  

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Finance Business Partner

Core3 is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner, based in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding commercial finance team where you'll play a key role in helping the business improve profitability, support strategic decision-making, and influence commercial performance.

The role would particularly suit someone looking to make their first move from practice into industry, whilst also offering an excellent opportunity for commercially minded candidates already working within industry who are looking to broaden their business partnering experience.

Why join our client

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll become a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, helping them understand financial performance, identify opportunities, and make informed commercial decisions.

You'll work alongside an experienced commercial finance team, giving you the opportunity to develop your commercial skillset while building relationships across the wider business.

How you'll make an impact

• Partner with senior stakeholders to improve financial and commercial performance across assigned business areas
• Build trusted relationships with leadership teams, becoming their key finance contact
• Analyse financial performance to identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency
• Support the development and delivery of commercial improvement initiatives
• Contribute to pricing decisions, commercial proposals, and profitability modelling
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commentary to support strategic decision-making
• Challenge stakeholders to deliver against budgets, forecasts, and performance targets
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Help improve working capital and overall financial performance
• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the link between finance and operational stakeholders across the business

Why you're a great fit

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Strong technical accounting foundation with excellent analytical capability
• This role would particularly suit candidates making their first move from practice into industry, especially those trained within a larger accountancy practice looking to broaden their commercial experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders

What you'll get in return

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll join a growing commercial finance team where you'll have genuine influence over business performance while developing your commercial finance career.

• Salary £60,000–£70,000
• Bonus
• Hybrid working, 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

E-Billing Assistant | £29,500 | Bristol (Hybrid) | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Why join our client

Looking for an opportunity to build your finance career while supporting a business through an exciting period of change? Our client is an ambitious organisation investing in new systems and stronger processes, creating a great opportunity for an E-Billing Assistant to make a real impact.

Based in Bristol, you'll join a collaborative finance team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and you'll receive ongoing training to help you grow your commercial and technical skills throughout this 12-month fixed-term contract.

How you'll make an impact

As the E-Billing Assistant, you'll help keep billing operations accurate, efficient and compliant by:

• Process credit notes and write-offs accurately and on time.
• Update billing rates and revalue work in progress (WIP).
• Raise and issue invoices in line with client requirements.
• Upload invoices through a range of e-billing portals.
• Maintain accurate billing records within the finance system.
• Support billing administration and resolve incoming requests.
• Help improve billing processes during a major systems implementation.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver excellent financial administration.

Why you're a great fit

You'll enjoy working in a busy finance environment and take pride in producing accurate work, even when deadlines are tight.

Essential

• Experience working in a fast-paced office or finance administration role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently.

Desirable

• Experience using finance or banking software.
• Knowledge of e-billing processes or invoice management.
• Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules.

What you'll get in return

As an E-Billing Assistant, you'll join a supportive team that invests in your development and encourages flexible ways of working.

You'll also benefit from:

• Salary of £29,500.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
• Annual salary review.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• A collaborative culture where everyone's contribution is recognised.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

Apply

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact jackie@core3.co.uk or 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.