Job title: Financial Controller
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Gloucester, UK
Job published: 15/04/2025
Job ID: 43350
Contact name: Richard Bailey
Phone number: +441172130300
Contact email: richard@core3.co.uk

Job Description

Financial Controller - £60,000

Core3 are delighted to recruit an exceptional Financial Controller opportunity with a fast-growing, purpose-led organisation based in Bristol.

Why join our client?

This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven business that blends commercial success with positive impact. You’ll lead on financial control and reporting while supporting strategic growth initiatives, making this an ideal role for a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a pivotal leadership role.

How you’ll make an impact

As Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of the finance function’s day-to-day operations and play a key role in business partnering, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. You’ll drive accuracy, transparency, and efficiency while working closely with senior leaders to deliver robust financial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent).
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in delivering financial insights and influencing stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to support and challenge teams to achieve best value.
  • Analytical and data-driven, with a focus on delivering tangible results.
  • Experience in large-scale capital projects and financial modelling.
  • A proactive attitude and passion for fostering teamwork.

Why we’re excited about you

You’ll be a qualified or part-qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys driving change, collaborating cross-functionally, and delivering commercial value through finance.

Key attributes include:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or part-qualified

• Experience in financial control, reporting

• Commercially astute, with the ability to challenge and support stakeholders effectively.

• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset.

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to lead on improvements and efficiencies.

What you’ll get in return

You’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a great culture and a clear growth trajectory. The business promotes flexible working and supports professional development.

Benefits include:

• £50,000–£60,000 base salary.

• Hybrid working 

 

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Core3 is committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion — helping to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.