Citadel Source are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a high-calibre Global Finance Process Lead (RTR). This is an opportunity to own the global Record-to-Report process and lead the strategic evolution of finance operations across an international business undergoing significant transformation.

Working with senior finance leaders, global stakeholders and shared service partners, you will drive standardisation, automation and process excellence across a complex environment. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on delivery in a respected market-leading business committed to continuous improvement.

About you

You will combine strategic thinking with operational excellence and have proven experience leading RTR process improvement in a large multinational or shared services environment. Comfortable working across finance, technology and operations, you will influence senior stakeholders and deliver change at scale.

You will be motivated by building streamlined, scalable finance processes and using technology and automation to improve performance, controls and stakeholder experience.

The role

Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will own the end-to-end RTR process, set the long-term process excellence strategy and lead standardisation and service improvements across markets and business units.

This global role requires pragmatic leadership: challenging established ways of working, aligning stakeholders and delivering measurable operational improvements.

As the Global Finance Process Lead (RTR), your responsibilities will include:

• Define and lead the global RTR strategy in line with finance transformation and organisational priorities.
• Drive simplification, standardisation and automation across policy, governance, technology, data and service delivery.
• Partner with finance leaders, functional teams and regional stakeholders to improve end-to-end integration and performance.
• Own service metrics, SLAs and stakeholder engagement, working with shared service and outsourced partners to embed continuous improvement.
• Develop global finance policies, procedures and supporting technology platforms.
• Lead transformation and change programmes, ensuring adoption across international markets and supporting shared service expansion.
• Act as a trusted adviser on RTR best practice, process excellence and operational performance.

What the client is looking for

• Experience leading RTR, Finance Process Excellence or Global Business Services initiatives in a complex multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of RTR, finance operations, accounting principles and financial reporting frameworks.
• A track record of translating strategy into successful transformation, standardisation and automation programmes.
• Knowledge of finance technology, ERP systems, data governance and process performance management.
• Credible subject matter expertise and the ability to solve complex operational challenges while influencing senior stakeholders and international teams.
• Degree educated and/or professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred).
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

What the client has to offer

• Salary circa £100,000 - £110,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance and 30% performance-related bonus
• Competitive pension and flexible hybrid working
• Ownership of a global finance transformation agenda
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
• A career-defining opportunity within a respected international organisation

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply directly or contact Jesse Howes at jesse@citadelsource.com.

Citadel Source is supporting a well-established organisation with the appointment of a Payroll & HR Administrator on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an urgent requirement, and the successful candidate will ideally be available to start immediately or at very short notice.

The Role

You will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, whilst also providing general HR administration support.

The organisation has several locations, so the successful candidate can be based at either the Cardiff or Newport office. Hybrid working is available, with typically 2–3 days per week required in the office.

About You

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional with strong end-to-end payroll experience and the confidence to manage the payroll function independently. A strong understanding of HR processes and administration would be highly desirable, particularly given the combined payroll and HR responsibilities of the role.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processes
• Payroll calculations and manual adjustments
• Processing bonuses, commissions and other payroll adjustments
• Carrying out payroll administration and final payroll checks
• Dealing with payroll and HR queries
• Providing general HR administration support
• Working independently and managing your own workload
• Adapting to change and working effectively within a changing organisation

What the client has to offer

• A salary between £30,000 and £35,000
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home

Sound like a good fit? 

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Anna Wozniak - anna@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source. 

Citadel Source is looking for an experienced and detail-focused Finance Manager to join our client, based in the heart of the city centre. This is a great opportunity to take on a key role within the finance team, helping to ensure the organisation stays compliant with statutory requirements while delivering accurate and high-quality financial reporting.

About You

You’ll have experience managing statutory accounts, year-end reporting and external audits. Experience with group accounts is essential. We’re looking for a newly qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards. You’ll also have experience working with statutory accounts, year-end financial reporting and external auditors, as well as preparing group accounts.

The Role

As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Managing budgets and forecasts, providing useful analysis and insights
• Preparing and submitting VAT, PAYE and other statutory returns
• Reconciling balance sheets and managing general ledger accounts
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Looking for ways to improve financial processes and make things more efficient

What the client has to offer

• Salary: £50,000–£55,000
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week from home after probation

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Anna Wozniak - anna@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to be working with a construction company based in the Emerson Green area, who are seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Supervisor. This is a permanent role, offered on a hybrid working basis.

About you

You will be an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor reporting to the Financial Controller. To be successful in this role, you will have prior experience managing a large team and overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process. Ideally, you will have experience within a construction environment and possess a good understanding of CIS regulations.

As an Accounts Payable Supervisor, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team
• Implement and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve payment discrepancies
• Monitor cash flow and schedule payments efficiently
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries
• Prepare AP reports and support month-end/year-end closing activities
• Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance

What the client has to offer

• A salary between £35,000 and £40,000
• Parking provided
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Annual bonus

Sound like a good fit? 

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Anna Wozniak - anna@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source. 

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with C&C Group in the search for a Group Head of Accounting Services, reporting directly to the Group Director of Finance. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, responsible for driving operational excellence across accounting services while leading a high-performing team that supports multiple business units across Great Britain and Ireland.

A bit about C&C Group….

C&C Group is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded drinks across the UK and Ireland, with a portfolio that includes some of the most recognised names in the beverage sector. Operating across multiple markets and channels, the business combines strong heritage brands with a progressive, growth-focused mindset. With a commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement and customer service, C&C offers an exciting environment for finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact within a large and dynamic organisation.

The role

Based in either Bristol or Wellpark, the Group Head of Accounting will lead and develop the Group Accounting Services function, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class service to suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. You will take ownership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Banking operations across the UK and Ireland, driving process improvement, strengthening controls and enhancing operational performance across the finance function.

About you

This opportunity will suit a qualified accountant with proven leadership experience within a shared services, accounting services or transactional finance environment. You will have a track record of developing teams, improving processes and implementing robust controls within a fast-paced business. Strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset will be essential for success in the role.

As Group Head of Accounting Services, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead and develop the Accounting Services team, driving performance, engagement and delivery against key KPIs.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Banking operations across Great Britain and Ireland.
• Lead the transformation of the Accounting Services function, streamlining processes and driving automation opportunities.
• Implement best-practice controls and ensure a robust governance framework across all transactional finance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reporting quality and customer service.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to develop meaningful KPIs and actionable insights.
• Sponsor systems and process improvement projects, helping modernise and future-proof the function.
• Manage audit relationships and ensure compliance across accounting operations.
• Oversee cash collections, payment approvals, intercompany activity and key escalations.
• Support cash flow forecasting and provide operational finance leadership to the wider organisation.

What the client has to offer

• A competitive salary (DOE)

• A competitve salary (DOE) plus benefits

• 4% employer pension contribution

• 4x Salary life assurance

• Single cover axa private healthcare

• Cycle to work, Eye care scheme

• C&C company bonus scheme

• Group Profit share scheme

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Tim Hand at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a growing organisation to support the recruitment of their new Interim Finance Manager on an initial 6 month FTC. 

The role

The role will provide essential support to the senior management accountant by taking full ownership of a major business unit and easing month‑end pressure across the finance function. It will play a key part in consolidating multiple acquired legal entities into a single trading structure, working closely with external advisors throughout the process. A core focus will be improving and rebuilding month‑end processes, reconciliations and reporting tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy and visibility. The position will strengthen financial insight across revenue, margin, cash flow and working capital for a fast‑growing, multi‑site organisation, while partnering with finance and operational stakeholders to streamline workflows, challenge assumptions and embed stronger financial discipline. It will deliver meaningful analysis, variance commentary and actionable insight to support operational decision‑making, alongside identifying opportunities to automate, simplify and standardise processes across reporting, reconciliations and entity management. Finally, the role will contribute to wider transformation initiatives, including structural changes, systems improvements and the scaling of finance processes to support continued growth.

About you

We’re seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong grounding in financial and management accounting. You will bring experience developing or mentoring junior staff and have a genuine interest in technology‑enabled finance - ERP systems, automation, BI tools, and modern digital processes. You’ll be comfortable operating in both detailed and higher‑level oversight, with strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business. This role suits someone proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, with the confidence to lead, coach and influence.

As the Finance Manager, your role will include, but will not be limited to:

• Proven capability in improving and redesigning month‑end processes, reconciliations and reporting structures.
• Strong analytical skills, able to interpret high‑volume operational data and translate it into clear actions and recommendations.
• Experience supporting consolidation projects, restructures or multi‑entity environments.
• Confident business partner able to work with senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and influence operational teams.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, acquisition‑driven environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to act as a senior technical sounding board within the finance team.
• Experience within multi‑site, high‑volume or consumer‑facing industries beneficial.

What the client has to offer

• Salary £60kp/a - £70kp/a 
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to finance transformation and modernisation
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Jesse Howes - Jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are pleased to be working with Jefferis Engineering, a fast-growing mechanical engineering business based in Farrington Gurney, to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar hands-on finance professional to take responsibility for the full finance function within a growing engineering contractor. Working closely with the Managing Director, you'll provide clear and commercially focused information on cash flow, profitability, project performance and business risk, while taking ownership of management accounts, financial controls and project-commercial reporting.

About Jefferis Engineering

Jefferis Engineering is a fast-growing mechanical engineering business providing specialist services across the building services and industrial sectors, including mechanical pipework, offsite manufacturing, specialist welding and modular assembly. With modern facilities, a strong focus on quality and continued investment in its people and capabilities, the business is well positioned for further growth across the UK.

About you

You are an experienced Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar hands-on finance professional with strong experience across management accounts, cash flow forecasting, month-end and balance-sheet controls. You'll be commercially minded, confident working with operational teams and comfortable challenging information where required. Strong Excel and Xero experience is essential, alongside a good understanding of VAT, CIS, payroll controls, intercompany accounting and year-end preparation. Experience within construction, engineering, M&E or another project-led environment would be highly desirable.

As a Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Take day-to-day ownership of the finance function, including records, controls, processes and deadlines
• Produce monthly management accounts, balance-sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Maintain the rolling 13-week cash-flow forecast, annual budget and reforecasts, explaining key movements to the Managing Director
• Review live project performance, including valuations, applications, variations, retentions, WIP, committed costs and forecast margins
• Work with Project Managers to ensure accurate valuations, cost-to-complete information and project cost reporting
• Oversee Xero ledgers, bank reconciliations, payment runs, fixed assets, project codes and accounting controls
• Review payroll inputs, timesheets, labour costs, expenses and job allocations
• Manage intercompany recharges and balances, including Jefferis Talent Solutions
• Review VAT and CIS returns, monitor tax and payroll liabilities and coordinate year-end with external advisers
• Manage credit control, supplier/payment controls, rebate claims and the financial review of stock reconciliations
• Coordinate insurance renewals and claims and maintain key finance and commercial systems
• Provide clear financial reporting and commercial decision support to the Managing Director

What the client is looking for

• Experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar hands-on finance role
• Strong management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, balance-sheet and month-end experience
• Practical working knowledge of Xero and strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
• Experience of project or job-cost accounting
• Experience within construction, mechanical engineering, M&E or a similar project-led environment is desirable
• Good working knowledge of VAT, CIS, payroll controls, intercompany accounting and year-end preparation
• Commercially aware, organised and confident challenging incomplete or inconsistent information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial issues clearly to the Managing Director and operational teams
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of the finance function
• Proactive approach with a focus on improving processes, controls and reporting

What the client has to offer

• Salary of up to £50,000
• Fully office-based role, with occasional travel to company premises and project sites
• Study support
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Team-building events, including golf days, meals out and other social activities
• Opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function within a growing engineering business
• Direct exposure to the Managing Director and senior operational stakeholders
• Broad commercial exposure across project accounting, cash flow, management accounts and business performance
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the business

Interested?

If you're an experienced Finance Manager or Management Accountant looking for a hands-on role where you can take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making within a growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to Harry Harvey - harry@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly successful retail/FMCG business to appoint a Finance Director. As the organisation continues through an exciting period of growth and transformation, this role will play a key part in shaping its future development and long-term success.

About the client

Our client is a highly successful, consumer-focused organisation with a strong presence across the UK and international markets. Backed by a clear growth strategy and significant investment, the business is focused on enhancing operational excellence, scaling capability, and delivering sustainable long-term growth. As part of this journey, the business is seeking an experienced Finance Director to partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team. This individual will play a key role in modernising the finance function, improving planning and reporting processes, and embedding a high-performance culture across the wider organisation.

About you

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with extensive experience operating in a senior finance leadership position previously. You will be comfortable influencing executive stakeholders, leading sizeable teams, and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Experience within international businesses, private equity-backed organisations, or periods of significant business change would be highly advantageous.

The role

This is a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a global finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Director will lead Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control, and Finance Transformation, ensuring the business has the insight, governance, and financial discipline to deliver its ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while driving improvements across processes, systems, reporting, and team capability.

As the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead group budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Provide commercial insight and strategic financial advice to the CFO, executive team, and Board
• Strengthen financial control, governance, reporting standards, audit readiness, and internal controls across the group
• Analyse pricing, margins, customer profitability, operating costs, investment decisions, and ROI performance
• Drive finance transformation, improving systems, automation, reporting capability, data quality, and process efficiency
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and actions that support EBITDA, cash flow, and growth targets
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team, building capability, accountability, and future leadership strength

What the client offers

• £120,000 - £140,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working (c. 3 days office-based per week)
• Private healthcare
• Excellent benefits: including Enhanced pension contribution, Life assurance and income protection, enhanced parental leave policies, generous holiday allowance, staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Dan Morris - dan@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to partner a long-standing client to support the recruitment of their new Finance Business Partner.

The client

Our client is a growing organisation, taking on increasingly complex, high‑value work. To support their expansion, they are developing a central finance capability that will enhance oversight, bring greater consistency and deliver clearer, more meaningful financial insight as the business evolves. It’s a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, well suited to someone who enjoys influencing how financial decisions are shaped and improving the way a business understands its performance.

The role

This role will sit within a newly established group‑level finance function focused on improving financial governance, reporting quality and forward‑looking analysis. You’ll begin by embedding yourself within the UK finance team to understand systems, processes and what “good” looks like, before broadening your remit to support activity across the rest of the business. The position requires someone who can build strong relationships, challenge assumptions and help teams think more clearly about financial impact. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight that supports planning, performance management and decision‑making.

About you

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with experience gained in either practice or industry, ideally through audit or a finance partnering role. You take a structured, process‑driven approach, with a strong focus on controls, governance and identifying both risks and opportunities. You’re comfortable asking difficult questions and have the confidence to challenge constructively, always looking for ways to improve accuracy, visibility and accountability. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, as does working with people across different teams and backgrounds. 

As the Finance Business Partner, your role will include, but will not be limited to:

• Producing clear, insight‑driven financial reporting and analysis
• Supporting teams with forecasting, variance analysis and cash‑flow considerations
• Reviewing risks and key financial indicators
• Strengthening financial governance and helping embed consistent practices
• Working with commercial stakeholders to support on pricing and contract terms
• Supporting assessments of new opportunities to ensure they are realistic and financially viable
• Challenging assumptions and encouraging more robust financial thinking
• Contributing to reporting improvements and wider process development
• Supporting the appropriate adoption and evolution of finance processes and systems
• Helping to drive consistency and best practice across the organisation

What the client has to offer

• Salary of up to £55,000 DOE
• Car Allowance
• Flexible hybrid working with 1-2 days on-site in the Bath office
• Comprehensive benefits including medical cover, pension and wellbeing support
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Support for professional development

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Grant Chalmers‑Stevens – Grant@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is partnering with a successful, growing South West business to recruit a Head of Finance. This pivotal leadership role is ideal for an ambitious qualified accountant who wants to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing organisation, combining strong financial stewardship with commercial insight and continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a team of finance professionals while supporting strategic decision-making across the business. Operating within a complex, high-volume environment, you will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, strengthen financial controls, and help drive operational and commercial performance. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the board, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a visible impact within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business.

The role

You will oversee the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective business partnering across the organisation.

As a Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team, promoting a high-performance culture
• Owning the month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely and accurate financial reporting
• Ensuring the accurate calculation and reporting of revenue, cost of goods sold and inventory
• Delivering strong financial controls, data integrity and governance across the business
• Managing stock accounting and overseeing the annual stock take process
• Supporting the CFO in delivering best-in-class Board reporting and financial insight
• Driving budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
• Enhancing management information and reporting to support commercial decision-making
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve business performance and profitability
• Supporting cash management, working capital optimisation and return on investment initiatives
• Working closely with Finance Business Partners to provide meaningful performance analysis
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting

About you

You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating within a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working both strategically and operationally, you will have a proven track record of delivering excellent financial control while supporting business growth and performance improvement.

The successful candidate will possess:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Post-qualified experience within a complex commercial business
• Previous financial management experience within a high-performing finance function
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls
• Experience managing general ledger, AP and AR functions
• Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• The ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Desirable experience

• Manufacturing or other high-volume operational environment experience
• Experience managing inventory and stock accounting processes
• FP&A exposure
• Strong systems and data skills, including Power BI and advanced Excel
• Experience working with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, AI-enabled tools or advanced reporting solutions

What's on offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance of £5,000
• Performance-related bonus (up to 20%)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Significant exposure to the CFO, Board and senior leadership team
• Opportunity to shape and improve a growing finance function
• Excellent career progression prospects within a successful organisation

Interested?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply directly or contact Dan Morris - dan@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.