Head of Commercial Finance

Bristol

£70,000–£85,000 + hybrid working + excellent benefits

Core3 are delighted to partner with a fast-growing, purpose-led charity to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance in Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to blend sharp commercial thinking with values-driven work that changes lives across the South and London.

Why join our client?

This organisation runs a growing portfolio of social enterprises. With income set to double, they’re scaling up with purpose at the centre. This is your chance to shape that journey, side-by-side with an inspiring CFO, and see how your financial leadership delivers real-world impact.

How you’ll make an impact

As Head of Commercial Finance in Bristol, you’ll lead the commercial strategy across a diverse range of trading ventures. You’ll bring structure to decision-making, build tools that drive growth, and connect financial performance to social outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning P&L and balance sheet insights across multiple trading arms.

• Building profitability tools that reflect true cost-to-serve by product and service.

• Developing pricing models, ROI frameworks and commercial bids for new sites, partnerships and M&A activity.

• Supporting business cases for digital initiatives such as e-commerce and inventory tracking.

• Linking operational drivers – like visitor numbers or occupancy – to financial forecasts.

• Creating intuitive Power BI dashboards and KPIs to support informed decision-making.

• Demonstrating the connection between surplus and social impact – more jobs, more hours of support.

• Designing light-touch control frameworks that scale with growth.

• Coaching finance business partners to embed commercial awareness across the organisation.

Why our client is excited about you

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong track record in commercial finance and the drive to turn data into action. You’re comfortable balancing rigour with empathy, and you know how to engage and influence at all levels.

You will also bring:

• Proven commercial finance experience, ideally in a multi-entity or customer-focused setting.

• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics tools.

• The ability to distil complex data into actionable insight.

• Experience influencing non-finance stakeholders and driving cross-functional change.

• A collaborative and values-led mindset that fits an inclusive and socially driven culture.

What you’ll get in return

This is a chance to shape a growing part of a brilliant organisation, with benefits that reflect a genuine commitment to flexibility, purpose, and well-being:

• £70,000–£85,000 basic salary

• Hybrid working – two days a week typically in Bristol, with flexible locations (city farm or modern office)

• 35-hour week with flexible start/finish

• Ethical pension scheme and family-friendly policies

• A working environment where financial strategy enables meaningful social change

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you, apply today or get in touch at hello@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300.

For more roles, visit www.core3.co.uk.

Financial Controller

Bristol

£70,000–£85,000 + hybrid working + excellent charity benefits

Core3 are delighted to partner with a leading charity to recruit a Financial Controller in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the reins of financial control in a purpose-driven organisation delivering real impact across the South and London.

Why join our client?

This is a chance to power a mission that supports over 1,600 people through a team of 3,000 passionate colleagues. You’ll bring clarity to cashflow, speed to month-end, and strength to financial controls, knowing every number contributes to frontline care and support. If you’ve been craving meaningful work and a high-trust culture where finance drives purpose – this is your moment.

How you’ll make an impact

As Financial Controller in Bristol, you’ll take ownership of core finance operations and continuous improvement. You’ll lead and develop a capable team while modernising systems, tightening controls, and delivering insightful reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate management accounts, board packs, and statutory returns.

• Leading the month-end close, driving balance-sheet hygiene and faster close cycles.

• Overseeing AP, AR, and statutory invoicing to improve debtor days and reduce errors.

• Managing payroll (outsourced) in collaboration with People & Culture for data accuracy.

• Producing rolling 13-week cashflow forecasts and rationalising bank structures.

• Driving sensible automation and system efficiencies (Open Accounts and connected tools).

• Introducing KPIs across finance ops – from invoice accuracy to payroll timeliness.

• Documenting robust controls and processes to futureproof the function.

• Supporting capital projects with sound financial input.

• Coaching, developing, and motivating your finance team – setting clear goals and celebrating progress.

Why our client is excited about you

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with hands-on financial control experience and a track record of strengthening finance operations. You don’t just manage – you lead, mentor, and get stuck in. You’re systems-savvy, process-minded, and thrive in an environment where your work creates real-world impact.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience delivering a faster close and cleaner audit.

• Comfort working with mid-tier ERP systems (experience with Open Accounts is a bonus).

• A sleeves-rolled-up approach – you see problems and fix them fast.

• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that develops people and culture.

• Passion for working in a purpose-led organisation where finance enables social good.

What you’ll get in return

This opportunity offers a highly attractive mix of flexibility, values-driven work, and strong benefits:

• £70,000–£85,000 basic salary

• Hybrid working – typically two days per week in Bristol

• 35-hour working week with flexibility

• Ethical pension scheme and comprehensive wellbeing support

• A team culture where your impact is clear and tangible

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you, apply today or get in touch at hello@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300.

For more roles, visit www.core3.co.uk.

Partnership Manager

Core3 are working exclusively to recruit a Growth Partnership Manager on behalf of one of the UK’s fastest-growing Cleantech scaleups (revenue growth of 5X in 12 months).

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a proven partnerships channel and help scale it into a major commercial driver.

Why join this business?

My client is a market-first solution, formally recognised as one of the fastest growing startups in Europe.

Supported by a healthy relationship with their Private Equity partner, they are currently around £30mill t/o having 5X their revenue in the last 12 months. The target is to achieve another 5X growth in the next 12.

They have over £1bn+ in their current sales pipeline and a powerful partner ecosystem in place, including over 50 signed partners and a huge opportunity to continue building this out.

Having placed the two people that this role reports into, I can say with absolute confidence that this is a business that cares about their people, rewards results, prioritises attitude over experience, and creates a safe environment for development.

How you’ll make an impact

Reporting into the Head of Partnerships with a dotted line into the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), the Growth Partnership Manager will focus on converting “warm” partnerships into quotes, signed deals and recognised revenue.

You’ll work at the centre of the Growth team, alongside growth marketing, corporate development, and RevOps.

The role will require you to:

• Take ownership of day-to-day workflows across 50+ signed partners, managing deal flow, quoting, onboarding, and activation.
• Own Tier 2+ partner relationships end-to-end, running cadences, surfacing new commercial volume, and driving accountability.
• Work with the CSO and Head of Partnerships on larger enterprise or co-sell deals.
• Collaborate with marketing to deliver sales toolkits, enablement content, and pipeline support that helps partners convert.
• Identify and activate new partner types.
• Use HubSpot and PartnerOS to track performance, manage action, and maintain pipeline visibility.
• Escalate blockers fast (pricing issues, quoting delays, or underperforming partners) and take pride in unblocking the system and creating new processes where they’re currently underdeveloped.

Why this role is right for you

The pipeline is there. The partners are signed. The system is built. What’s needed now is a sharp, structured, and relentless Growth Partnerships Manager to make it deliver at scale.

In my opinion, this is the perfect role for someone who’s already owned commercial partnerships or channel revenue (perhaps you’ve built out a sales channel from scratch) and want more accountability, more action, and more impact.

This role is for someone who thrives in execution, understands the difference between activity and outcomes, and wants to grow into a senior commercial or Partner Lead role within the next 12–24 months.

The experience I would expect:

• You’ve spent 4–8 years in partner management, commercial delivery, or channel sales. Ideally in a fast growth tech startup or scaleup, ideally with a SaaS, CleanTech, or energy/sustainability solution.
• You know how to work a pipeline, drive cadences, and get commercial volume moving.
• You’ve operated inside a fast-growth business (Series A to C ideally) and understand what structured chaos feels like.
• You’re confident with CRM (HubSpot ideal) and have worked across multiple workflows, channels, and reporting streams.
• You can balance supporting larger enterprise deals with chasing smaller partners for consistent, repeatable volume.
• You’re commercially sharp, data-literate, and bring a strong sense of ownership to your work.

What you’ll get in return

• Basic salary £65,000 - £75,000 + Attractive Commission
• Clear pathway to for progression – mostly likely is to Head of Partnerships. Note the company have doubled headcount in the last 12 months and progression doesn’t have to be linear.
• Hybrid working with a lot of flex. Expect 1-2 days onsite p/w (HQ in Central London)
• A fast-paced, impact-led culture with autonomy and visibility
• Continuous learning, mentorship and stretch project opportunities

If this Growth Partnership Manager opportunity speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to andrew@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

Billing Assistant

Core3 are delighted to partner with a market-leading professional services business to recruit a Billing Assistant in Bristol on a 12 month fixed-term contract. £35,000 p.a. plus benefits & hybrid working. 

Why join our client?

Our client’s central billing function is the heartbeat of their finance operation. You’ll join a friendly, high-performing team that prides itself on accuracy, innovation and collaboration. With genuine career development paths, ongoing training and a supportive culture, you’ll have the freedom to work flexibly around your life while making a real impact on client satisfaction and business performance.

How you’ll make an impact

• Review, edit and process bills and credit notes in line with firm policies and client requirements, ensuring “right first time” accuracy.

• Manage a portfolio of centrally billed and eBilling clients, delivering timely and precise submissions.

• Maintain billing and charge-rate data within the practice management system.

• Respond to billing queries and partner with legal teams to resolve complex invoicing needs.

• Ensure full compliance with VAT legislation, regulatory accounts rules and AML requirements.

• Support continuous process improvement, including testing and implementation of new billing systems.

Why our client is excited about you

• Strong customer focus with clear, confident communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.

• Flexible, proactive mindset with a drive to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive under pressure.

• Practical problem-solver who takes initiative.

• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across all levels.

• Proficiency in finance systems and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to gain further accreditation.

• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues’ growth.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary reflective of the Bristol market.

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave.

• Hybrid working model to suit your lifestyle.

• Contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.

• Professional development opportunities, including system-training and accreditation support.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

Billing Assistant

Core3 are delighted to partner with a market-leading professional services business to recruit a Billing Assistant in Bristol on a permanent basis.

Why join our client?

Our client’s central billing function is the heartbeat of their finance operation. You’ll join a friendly, high-performing team that prides itself on accuracy, innovation and collaboration. With genuine career development paths, ongoing training and a supportive culture, you’ll have the freedom to work flexibly around your life while making a real impact on client satisfaction and business performance.

How you’ll make an impact

• Review, edit and process bills and credit notes in line with firm policies and client requirements, ensuring “right first time” accuracy.

• Manage a portfolio of centrally billed and eBilling clients, delivering timely and precise submissions.

• Maintain billing and charge-rate data within the practice management system.

• Respond to billing queries and partner with legal teams to resolve complex invoicing needs.

• Ensure full compliance with VAT legislation, regulatory accounts rules and AML requirements.

• Support continuous process improvement, including testing and implementation of new billing systems.

Why our client is excited about you

• Strong customer focus with clear, confident communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.

• Flexible, proactive mindset with a drive to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive under pressure.

• Practical problem-solver who takes initiative.

• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across all levels.

• Proficiency in finance systems and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to gain further accreditation.

• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues’ growth.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary reflective of the Bristol market.

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave.

• Hybrid working model to suit your lifestyle.

• Contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.

• Professional development opportunities, including system-training and accreditation support.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

Financial Controller – Bristol

Core3 are delighted to partner with a leading professional services firm to recruit a Financial Controller in Bristol.

Why join our client?

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a business that values clarity, commercial thinking, and continuous improvement. With a collaborative culture and a people-first mindset, the finance function plays a critical role in shaping strategic decisions across the business.

How you’ll make an impact

As Financial Controller, you’ll report into the Head of Commercial Finance and lead a team responsible for financial control, statutory reporting, and management accounts. You’ll also play a key role in budgeting and forecasting, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the firm. Your focus will be on driving performance through accurate reporting, strong governance, and a proactive approach to business partnering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the production of timely and accurate consolidated financial statements
• Managing the audit process and maintaining relationships with external auditors
• Overseeing monthly management accounts, balance sheet integrity, and statutory compliance
• Leading the annual budgeting cycle and forecasting processes
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide insights and financial analysis to support decision-making
• Owning and developing cashflow reporting and performance dashboards
• Supporting the adoption of business intelligence tools and promoting commercial awareness across the business

Why our client is excited about you

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong experience in financial reporting and audit management. You’ve led teams, influenced senior stakeholders, and thrive in a role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial insight.

You’ll bring:

• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial control
• Experience producing consolidated accounts and managing external audits
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Aderant Expert is a plus
• A curious, proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

What you’ll get in return

This Senior Financial Controller role offers a rare opportunity to influence how financial reporting is delivered and evolved in a major professional services firm.

You’ll enjoy:

• Salary £70,000–£80,000 depending on experience
• Bonus
• Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance
• Generous benefits package
• Involvement in strategic projects and business wide initiatives

Apply to this advert or get in touch with louis@core3.co.uk or // 07834222198
See more roles at www.core3.co.uk

Finance Systems Accountant – Bristol

Core3 are delighted to partner with a forward-thinking professional services firm to recruit a Finance Systems Accountant role in Bristol. £50,000–£60,000 plus hybrid working and excellent benefits.

Why join our client?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded professional services business during a period of sustained growth and systems transformation. With a collaborative culture and a focus on continuous improvement, the finance team plays a key role in driving efficiency and enabling better decision-making across the business.

They offer flexible hybrid working (typically 40–60% in the office), a friendly and inclusive culture, and the chance to work on impactful projects that will shape the future of their finance operations.

How you’ll make an impact

As Finance Systems Accountant, you’ll sit within the Finance Systems Team and play a critical role in modernising the firm’s financial systems. Reporting to the Finance Systems Manager, you’ll lead on upgrades, reporting enhancements, and process automation. You’ll work closely with colleagues in Finance and Technology to ensure that core systems run smoothly and are continually improved to meet business needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and implementing finance systems and process improvements, reducing manual input and improving data quality.

• Managing the performance and upgrades of key financial systems, including the firm’s Practice Management System.

• Developing and improving reporting capabilities using SQL and SSRS.

• Supporting key finance transformation projects, including system implementations and automation initiatives.

• Providing second-line systems support and delivering user training across finance and non-finance teams.

Why our client is excited about you

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) who enjoys combining your finance expertise with a passion for systems and process improvement. You’ve got experience working with finance systems—ideally in a professional services environment—and enjoy getting hands-on with data and reporting tools.

You’ll bring:

• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes.

• Proven experience in a similar finance systems role, including project delivery.

• Excellent technical skills, ideally with experience of Aderant (or similar), SQL, and SSRS.

• A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively across teams.

• Confidence in delivering training and translating complex systems into clear guidance for users.

What you’ll get in return

This Finance Systems Accountant role in Bristol offers a unique opportunity to influence how finance systems are run and improved within a major professional services firm.

You’ll enjoy:

• Salary £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working with excellent work-life balance

• Generous benefits package

• Involvement in impactful transformation projects

• Supportive, values-led culture with career development opportunities

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we’re committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. If this advert sounds like it was written for you, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk or louis@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300.

See more roles at www.core3.co.uk

Credit Controller

Why join out client?

This is a chance for someone with either a Credit Control or an excellent Customer Service background to work with a market leading business based near central Bristol. Offering hybrid working and a salary of £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience.

How you’ll make an impact

Reporting to the Credit Control Supervisor, your responsibilities will include maximising cash collections through the effective application of the company’s credit policy.  In addition to investigating and resolving any queries and discrepancies within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment of debt
• Accountable for your allocated ledger
• Manage the collections and resolution of debt and individual queries
• Reducing aged debt profile
• Reduction of debt over 90 days
• Unallocated cash
• Processing of credit card payments
• Setting up customer payment plans in line with company policy
• Taking payments over the telephone
• Weekly and monthly reports
• Allocating payments to relevant accounts
• Reconciling customer accounts
• Resolving invoice and delivery queries
• Obtain proof of delivery and providing copy documents
• Place customer accounts on stop, and releasing orders where appropriate
• Provide administration for customer accounts
• Using the most effective method to collect outstanding debt, either telephone or email
• Highlight and investigate any exceptions and variances
• Allocating and creating credit notes
• Preparing files and information for litigation
• Liaising with other departments

Why our client is excited about you

• Previous experience in credit control or customer service role essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate flexibility
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work as a part of a team

What you’ll get in return

This amazing company offers a fantastic culture where you can really make an impact.  The benefits for this Credit Controller in Bristol are:

• £25,000 - £28,000
• Onsite parking
• Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Other great benefits

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings

Finance Business Analyst - R2R Process Improvement

Location: Hybrid – 1/2 days per week on-site (Birmingham area)

Rate:  £550-550 per day (in IR35)

Duration: 3 months initial term, with potential to extend

Start Date: July 2025

Overview

We’re partnering with a leading organisation navigating a significant period of transformation, following a large-scale merger. As part of this change journey, they are seeking a hands-on Interim Finance Business Analyst to support process improvement within their shared services function, particularly around Record-to-Report (R2R) activity.

This is a high-impact role for a pragmatic, commercially aware Finance Business Analyst who can roll up their sleeves, engage stakeholders constructively, and help shape clearer accountabilities between shared services and business-facing finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a pragmatic review of current R2R processes delivered by the Shared Services Centre.
• Analyse and map current activities, responsibilities, and workflows – identifying where tasks sit today versus where they should sit under the target operating model.
• Engage with finance stakeholders across shared services and business partnering to understand current ‘ways of working’, challenge role creep, and clarify ownership.
• Make practical, actionable recommendations to improve process efficiency, clarity, and control – prioritising quick wins that are within the team’s gift to implement.
• Support the realignment of roles and responsibilities to help Shared Services focus on service delivery and free up Business Partners for more value-added work.
• Help embed process documentation and handovers where gaps exist.
• Where necessary, flag technology-related improvement opportunities for longer-term transformation initiatives.

Experience Needed

• Strong finance background – ideally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or equivalent by experience.
• Proven experience working within or alongside shared services and/or finance business partnering environments in a large organisation.
• Hands-on exposure to R2R (Record-to-Report) processes and month-end accounting workflows.
• Demonstrable experience conducting process reviews, analysing role/responsibility alignment, and making pragmatic improvement recommendations.
• Track record of working through ambiguity and navigating organisational change with confidence.
• Comfortable balancing strategy with delivery – mapping out what needs to change and helping implement it where appropriate.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A confident communicator who can challenge constructively and influence without authority.
• Emotionally intelligent and commercially aware – capable of having difficult conversations in a collaborative, non-disruptive way.
• Comfortable working in environments with organisational change, where priorities evolve.
• Able to travel to site once per week (Birmingham) to build relationships and drive buy-in.
• Systems exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a bonus, but not essential.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to hello@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.