Financial Controller

Core3 is delighted to be working with a growing, investment-backed business in Bristol to recruit a Financial Controller during an exciting stage of its growth.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of financial control, management reporting, and operational finance while helping build the systems, processes, and controls needed to support the next phase of the business.

Manufacturing cost accounting is central to this position. You'll be the finance lead for costing, inventory, and operational performance, partnering closely with the wider business to ensure financial information supports better commercial decisions.

Why join our client

Joining at a pivotal point in the company's journey, you'll have the opportunity to influence how finance supports the wider business. Alongside strengthening financial controls and reporting, you'll play a key role in improving processes, implementing systems, and providing the operational insight needed to support continued growth.

This is an opportunity to make your mark within a business where finance is valued as a commercial partner and where your ideas will help shape the future of the function.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts
• Own all aspects of manufacturing cost accounting, including Bill of Materials (BOM) costing, inventory reporting, and product costing
• Analyse manufacturing costs and margins, identifying opportunities to improve profitability
• Partner with operational teams to improve costing accuracy and drive better business decisions
• Strengthen financial controls and establish scalable finance processes
• Support the implementation and optimisation of ERP systems
• Develop reporting that provides greater visibility of operational and financial performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Manage statutory reporting and coordinate the year-end audit
• Help develop the finance function as the business continues to grow

Why you're a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional within a manufacturing environment
• Proven expertise in manufacturing cost accounting is essential
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) costing, inventory accounting, standard costing, and stock valuation
• Strong understanding of management accounts, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Experience improving financial controls and finance processes
• Exposure to ERP systems and finance transformation projects
• Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and influence operational stakeholders
• A hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a growing business

What you'll get in return

As Financial Controller, you'll join a business entering an exciting period of growth where you'll have the opportunity to influence both the finance function and the wider organisation.

• £75,000–£85,000 salary
• EMI share options
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Bristol office
• Clear progression towards a future Finance Director position
• Opportunity to build and strengthen a growing finance function
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Collaborative and ambitious working environment

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.

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.

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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.