inance 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.

Senior Management Accountant

£60,000 to £70,000

London | Hybrid (3 days in the office)

We’re working with a PE backed, multi-entity retail business that’s growing rapidly and looking to appoint a commercially minded Senior Management Accountant to play a key role in building a finance function that’s fit for scale.

This is far more than a traditional management accounting position. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls and providing commercial insight to support decision making as the business continues to grow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning month end and management accounts across multiple entities.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and complex variance analysis.
• Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to challenge performance and support decision making.
• Taking ownership of P&Ls and providing meaningful commercial insight.
• Leading the year end audit process and improving audit readiness.
• Driving process improvements, automation and financial controls across the finance function.
• Helping build a finance function that’s scalable as the business continues its ambitious growth journey.

What we’re looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong management accounting experience within a multi entity or multi site environment.
• Experience business partnering with non finance stakeholders.
• Strong commercial analysis and P&L ownership.
• Hands on experience leading audits and improving financial controls.
• A proven track record of delivering process improvements and driving efficiencies.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, PE backed or high growth environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, influencing the wider business and helping shape a finance function during an exciting period of growth.

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.

Finance Data Analyst (Data Cleansing & Migration)

Core3 is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Finance Data Analyst to support a major finance transformation programme.

Available on either a day-rate contract (£400–£425 per day) or a fixed-term contract (£80,000–£90,000), this is a key role focused on ensuring finance data is clean, accurate, and migration-ready ahead of the implementation of a new finance system.

You'll play a critical role in improving data quality, reducing implementation risk, and creating the foundations for reliable financial reporting and stronger financial controls.

How you'll make an impact

• Profile finance data and identify quality issues
• Lead finance master data cleansing and standardisation
• Manage structured data cleansing plans and milestones
• Define data standards, mappings, and validation rules
• Drive accountability for data ownership
• Support transactional data validation and migration readiness
• Prepare reconciliation and mapping documentation
• Support testing and defect resolution
• Produce regular programme status reporting

Why you're a great fit

• Experience working with finance data within ERP, migration, or transformation projects
• Strong understanding of General Ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, and reporting
• Experience coordinating finance data cleansing activities
• Advanced Excel skills, with Power Query desirable
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance system projects would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Power BI or data governance principles would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

• £400–£425 per day contract or Fixed-Term Contract £80,000–£90,000
• Hybrid working
• High-profile finance transformation programme
• Exposure to ERP implementation and finance transformation
• Collaborative project environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on future finance operations

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.

Assistant Management Accountant

Core3 is partnering with a fast-growing international consumer business to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant, based in Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and commercially focused finance team within a global organisation continuing to scale across international markets.

This role offers strong exposure across month-end reporting, business partnering, systems improvement, and operational finance, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their finance career within a fast-paced environment.

Why join our client

This organisation operates within a dynamic and evolving environment where finance plays an important role in supporting commercial performance and business growth. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, helping improve financial reporting, strengthen processes, and support day-to-day finance operations.

You’ll also gain exposure to international reporting requirements, finance systems, and continuous improvement projects within a growing global business.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare and post monthly journals to support accurate management accounts
• Review invoices and financial data to ensure accuracy before posting into the finance system
• Support month-end reporting processes and ensure deadlines are met
• Partner with teams across the business to understand operational and financial drivers
• Assist with indirect tax reporting and compliance activities
• Help improve the quality and accuracy of financial reporting and underlying ledgers
• Support finance systems and process improvement initiatives
• Analyse financial data using Excel and reporting tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes and controls
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business

Why you’re a great fit

• Experience within an Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified
• Exposure to month-end reporting and indirect tax processes
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives

What you’ll get in return

• Salary Competitive 
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, 3 days a week

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 jackie@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

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

Senior Financial Accountant

Permanent Position

Central London | Hybrid Working | £60,000 to £70,000 | Ideally 1 month’s notice or less due to business demands

A high growth, private equity backed, multi site retail business is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant into a newly created role due to continued growth and increasing finance demands.

This role has been created to strengthen the financial control environment, improve audit readiness and support the continued development of the finance function.

The successful candidate will take ownership of audit preparation, balance sheet integrity and key financial control processes, helping the business stay ahead of its governance requirements as it continues to scale.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys technical accounting, improving controls and taking ownership of core finance processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead preparation for year end and interim audits

• Act as the key finance contact for external auditors

• Own balance sheet reconciliations across the business

• Ensure strong financial controls and governance processes

• Support month end and year end reporting activities

• Improve balance sheet processes and documentation

• Drive continuous improvement across finance controls and reporting

• Support statutory reporting requirements

• Assist with finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

Ideal background:

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Strong financial accounting and audit experience

• Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills

• Experience supporting external audits

• Practice trained candidates encouraged to apply

• Strong attention to detail and control mindset

• Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment

• Experience within multi site, retail or PE backed businesses advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in strengthening the finance function during an exciting phase of growth.

FP&A Manager

Permanent Position

Central London | Hybrid Working | £70,000 to £80,000 | Ideally 1 month’s notice or less due to business demands

A high growth, private equity backed, multi site retail business is looking to appoint an FP&A Manager into a newly created role due to continued growth and expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a scaling business at a pivotal stage of its journey, leading budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis and business partnering across a growing business.

Working closely with operational leaders and the wider finance team, you’ll play a key role in driving performance, providing insight and helping shape strategic decision making.

This role would suit someone who enjoys operating commercially, influencing stakeholders and turning data into meaningful business decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process across the business

• Partner with operational and regional leaders to drive performance

• Deliver commercial analysis and business insight

• Review site performance and identify opportunities for improvement

• Develop financial models to support strategic decision making

• Provide ad hoc analysis to senior leadership

• Improve reporting, forecasting and planning processes

Ideal background:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

• Strong FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering experience

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

• Experience working within a multi site environment

• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders

• Naturally commercial with a proactive mindset

• Comfortable operating within a fast paced growth business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with significant growth plans, offering exposure to senior leadership, commercial decision making and clear long term progression opportunities.

Financial Controller

Core3 is delighted to be working with an ambitious and growing business in Bristol to recruit a Financial Controller to join their finance team.

Why join our client

This is an opportunity to step into a broad and influential Financial Controller role where you'll have ownership of financial reporting, controls, and business performance across a complex organisation.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate financial information, strong controls, and meaningful insight to support decision-making. Alongside the core finance responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to improve systems, processes, and reporting capabilities as the business continues to evolve.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Oversee management accounts, group reporting, and financial controls
• Manage group consolidation across multiple entities
• Take ownership of statutory accounts, audit, tax, treasury, and payroll processes
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Provide commercial insight to support business performance
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support decision-making
• Develop and mentor members of the finance team
• Drive process improvement across reporting and financial operations
• Support the development of systems, automation, and data-driven reporting
  
  

Why you're a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong financial reporting and financial control experience
• Experience operating within a multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting, audit, tax, and treasury
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading and developing finance professionals
  
  

You'll be a hands-on finance leader who combines technical excellence with commercial awareness. You'll enjoy improving processes, supporting decision-making, and helping finance deliver greater value across the business.

What you'll get in return

• £75,000–£85,000 salary
• 5 days per week in the Bristol office
• Opportunity to influence and improve the finance function
• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers
• Ongoing development and progression opportunities
  
  

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.

Finance Integration Manager (Acquisitions)

Permanent Position 

📍 London Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

💰 £70,000 to £85,000 

A fast-growing, private equity-backed, multi-site business is looking for a Finance Integration Manager to take ownership of onboarding newly acquired businesses into the central group finance function.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role within an ambitious buy-and-build environment, where acquisitions are a key part of the growth strategy.

The position will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, understanding how newly acquired businesses currently operate, and leading the full finance integration process from onboarding through to implementation and adoption.

This is not a BAU finance role. The successful person will become the go-to individual responsible for ensuring newly acquired entities are seamlessly integrated into the wider group structure from a:

• Finance systems perspective

• Banking and treasury setup

• Process and controls perspective

• Data and reporting perspective

• Operational onboarding perspective

You will work closely with senior leadership, operational teams and newly acquired businesses to ensure integrations are delivered smoothly, efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end onboarding of newly acquired businesses into the group finance function

• Manage finance systems implementations, migrations and integrations

• Coordinate setup of banking, payments, reporting and finance workflows

• Review existing finance processes and identify improvements and efficiencies

• Support automation and standardisation across the wider group

• Act as the key finance contact throughout the acquisition integration process

• Work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, IT and senior leadership

Ideal background:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Experience integrating acquired businesses into a group structure

• Strong finance systems and implementation exposure

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, acquisitive or multi-site environments

• Strong communication skills with a proactive, hands-on approach

• Enjoys problem solving, process improvement and operating autonomously

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth business where you can genuinely shape how the finance function scales over the coming years.

Assistant / Management Accountant

Professional Services | Reading (Hybrid – 2 days in office) | £35,000 – £45,000

Working with a growing professional services business to hire an Assistant / Management Accountant into a supportive and well-structured finance team.

This role reports directly into a highly regarded number one in finance, known for developing and mentoring individuals. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone part-qualified or early in their career looking to step up and broaden their exposure across month-end, reporting, and commercial finance.

Why join this business

• Work closely with a strong Finance Director who actively mentors and develops

• Broad exposure across transactional, reporting, and forecasting

• Stable, growing professional services environment

What you’ll be doing

Transactional & Controls

• Overseeing purchase and sales ledger reviews

• Managing invoicing, expenses, and debt collection

• Bank postings and reconciliations

• Supporting VAT returns and ensuring controls are followed

Month-end & Reporting

• Supporting preparation of monthly management accounts

• Posting journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting cash flow forecasting and variance analysis

Budgets & Forecasting

• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting cycles

• Supporting stakeholders with cost tracking

• Maintaining reporting timetables

Year-end & Projects

• Supporting year-end processes and audit preparation

• Assisting with finance projects and system improvements

What we’re looking for

Essential

• 2–4+ years’ experience in a finance role

• Strong grounding in transactional finance and month-end

• Good Excel skills (PivotTables, Lookups)

• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)

• Exposure to budgeting or commercial finance

• Experience with ERP systems

• Interest in systems, reporting, or Power BI

Details

• £35,000 – £45,000 salary (DOE)

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in Reading

• Reporting into an experienced and supportive Finance Director