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Financial Controller

Avalon Sciences Ltd
Somerton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£65,000 - £75,000 a year
8 hours ago

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Project accounting
ACA
Communication skills

Full job description

The Company

We are an established, successful, family-owned engineering and manufacturing business based in Somerset. We design and manufacture specialist equipment used across geothermal energy, carbon capture, and oil & gas exploration.

With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, we operate in technically demanding global markets and are well positioned to support the transition to lower-carbon energy solutions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. As the number one in finance, you will play a key role in supporting the Managing Director and leadership team, providing financial insight, strengthening controls, and helping to drive continued growth.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in an SME environment and wants to have real influence over business performance and direction.

Key Responsibilities

- Full ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

- Liaising with and advising company secretary to ensure compliance with accounting and other regulatory requirements.

- Production of monthly management accounts with clear, value-added commentary

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes

- Partner with the MD and operational teams to support commercial decision-making

- Monitor project and contract performance, margins, and cost control

- Develop and enhance financial controls, systems, and processes

- Financial oversight of foreign subsidiaries

- Oversee stock, WIP, and costing within a manufacturing environment

- Manage year-end process, statutory accounts, and external audit

- Liaise with external advisors including auditors, tax specialists, and banks

- Oversee and develop 1 member of the finance team

Skills & Experience

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

- Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Finance Manager role

- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments preferred

- Strong understanding of stock, WIP, and project accounting

- Experience working in an SME environment

- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence non-financial stakeholders

- Experience in multi-currency reporting, foreign exchange and intercompany accounting

- Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on

Personal Attributes

- Self-starter with a high level of ownership and accountability

- Commercially focused with a proactive approach

- Strong communicator, able to build relationships across the business

- Detail-oriented with a broader business perspective

- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic SME environment

What We Offer

- Basic salary of £65,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience

- Annual bonus linked to company performance

- Flexible working hours

- Key leadership role with direct access to the Managing Director

- Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function

- Exposure to global energy and engineering markets

- Long-established business with strong values and long-term outlook

To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your suitability for the role.

Pay: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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