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Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with Maples on a Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the Finance Director. Maples is an established and growing organisation based in Bristol, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The business prides itself on creating a collaborative and high-performing culture, where teams are empowered and supported to deliver their best work. With a clear strategic vision and an emphasis on robust financial management, Maples is at an exciting stage of development and is seeking a Financial Controller to play a key role in supporting ongoing growth and performance. The role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead the finance and reporting function, taking responsibility for delivering accurate and timely financial information while managing and developing a small team. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, combining technical accounting expertise with commercial insight and process improvement. You will act as a trusted partner to the wider business, supporting decision-making, driving financial performance, and ensuring strong financial controls are in place.
Job Responsibility
Leading, managing and developing a small finance team, providing guidance, support and ongoing development
Delivering timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial reporting and board packs
Preparing and maintaining cashflow forecasts, ensuring sufficient liquidity is retained in the business
Owning the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with senior stakeholders
Monitoring financial performance, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to support decision-making
Managing the end-to-end month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP
Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring efficient processing and strong cash management
Managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory obligations
Leading on treasury management and cash flow optimisation
Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting, tax requirements, and company regulations, liaising with external advisors where required
Reviewing and enhancing financial systems, processes and controls to improve efficiency and reporting quality
Acting as a trusted business partner, positively challenging spend and identifying opportunities for improvement
Requirements
Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT)
strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
proactive mindset
ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
ability to improve processes
ability to lead a team effectively
strong systems knowledge (ideally Sage 50 and Excel)
ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
What we offer
Salary up to £50,000 FTE
Flexible working options (full-time or reduced FTE considered)
Hybrid working (3 days office/2 days home)
Company pension scheme
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function within a growing organisation