We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our team on a fixed term mat contract and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and performance of our financial operations.
This is a senior leadership role within Finance, responsible for delivering robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and teams. You’ll partner closely with the CFO and wider business to provide insights that shape decision-making and support growth.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the delivery of accurate, timely financial and statutory reporting
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Oversee the month-end close process and consolidated reporting to stakeholders and lenders
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Ensure a strong and effective financial control environment, aligned to accounting standards and internal policies
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Take ownership of cash flow, treasury, and liquidity management, including rolling forecasts
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Report on working capital performance (receivables, payables and inventory)
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Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and tax requirements
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Lead core finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, and credit control
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Act as the finance lead on systems and process improvement, driving scalable and efficient operations
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Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights and technical expertise
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Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
What success looks like
- Financial reporting is delivered accurately and on time
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Month-end close completed within agreed timelines
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Strong audit outcomes with minimal findings
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Cash flow and working capital are effectively managed and optimised
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Systems and processes are continually enhanced to improve efficiency and quality of data
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Finance is seen as a trusted, value-adding partner to the business
What we’re looking for
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Proven experience operating in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role
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Experience in a multi-channel or complex business environment
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with a track record of improving financial processes and controls
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Experience leading and developing finance team
- Strong systems and process improvement mindset
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What We Offer in Return
- 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
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Company car or cash allowance
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Company bonus scheme
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30% discount on food & drink in our managed pubs and Visitor Centre shop
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50% discount on accommodation across the managed estate
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Westfield Health cash plan – claim back on dental, eye care, physio and more
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Westfield Rewards – retail and lifestyle discounts
Additional Information
This is a 12 months fixed term maternity contract.
This role is hybrid - 3 days from our head office in St Austell, Cornwall.
For further information, please email [email protected]
St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.
Early applications are encouraged. We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Please note we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs and associated fees will not be accepted.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer UK sponsorship for this role.
