Citadel Source | Accountancy and Finance

Management Accountant

Bristol, UK

Full-time

Published date:

02-10-2026

Summary

Role title	Management Accountant	Full or Part Time	Full Time
Reports to	Head of Management Accounts	Direct Reports	None
About Westerleigh Group
Westerleigh Group cares for over 75,000+ funerals every year. With almost 500 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Westerleigh Group is the largest and leading independent crematoria & cemetery operator in the UK. Our operating divisions include: Core – 45 crematoria sites across the UK Distinct Cremations – specialist provider of direct cremation services, including the sale of trust backed and insurance backed funeral plans AK Lander – memorial and masonry manufacturing business Each funeral is an incredibly important one-off event for the bereaved and we make a difference to all those people who we interact with by enabling our sites to provide exceptional care in a beautiful setting, so that families and friends can remember, mourn and celebrate the lives of their loved ones in a way that is uniquely personal. All parts of the Westerleigh team contribute to this, from colleagues working closely with families, our grounds teams providing beautiful settings, colleagues at AK Lander making high quality memorials, the Development team constructing new sites and HR and Finance functions providing support to all colleagues. Our purpose is not just to support families and friends in the celebration, mourning or remembering of their loved ones at the time of their death but to create sites and a service culture that allows those people to bereave and remember for future years to come and to support them in that journey. We have big ambitions; to grow and invest in our sites, maintain our vision, further develop our loyal and committed workforce and to provide best in class facilities for our customers. Moreover, with x2 growth in the next 5 years it is an exciting time to join the business.

Role purpose

This position is a key accounting role within Finance and the Group. As part of Site Support Centre – Finance team, the role of the Management Accountant is to assist with the end-to-end monthly management accounts preparation and reporting, including budget/forecast variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Finance wants to be a commercial partnering function, the quality, speed and accuracy of that information is critical to earn the trust of business teams and those of key stakeholders such as investors and auditors.

The role supports the wider finance team by providing reliable information for decision-making, improving controls and processes, partnering across the Group, and reviewing outcomes against commitments.

The role should not only provide accurate information on a timely basis, meeting FRS102 and FRS103 standards, but also challenge the performance of those numbers and identify opportunities to deliver greater sustainable profitability.

The Management Accountant will partner the Distinct business and support Trustees (under the FCA regulated part of the business) and support the Group Accountant with year-end statutory reporting and quarterly regulatory reporting.

We would like a curious and excellent candidate who is a qualified accountant and who wishes to learn and grow alongside Westerleigh’s growth journey.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

This position will be responsible for:

Working as part of the Management Accounts team (x4) to produce right first time the monthly group management accounts by WD4/5 including variance analysis for both profit & loss and balance sheet, providing clear actions for improvement and holding budget holders to account.
Maintaining revenue accuracy from operational system to the finance system, completing reconciliations and checks to ensure that information is complete and accurate. In addition, target to automate processes between operation and finance systems where possible.
Review monthly revenue accounting for all business divisions, performing variance analysis against operational flash sales data to ensure that it is accurate and aligned to FRS102 and FRS 103 revenue standards.

Business partnering with department leads across the Group for the Distinct and Trust divisions and certain profit & loss areas for sites including considering areas of improvement, applying clear RAG status and follow up.
End to end management accounting and reporting for the Distinct division including management of funeral plan accounting, cancellation provision, Trust drawdown requests and trade accounts including Co-Op invoice monthly reconciliation and review of other large trade accounts.
End to end management accounting and reporting for the Distinct Funeral Plan Trust, on a monthly basis, by WD10 and including weekly cashflow reporting.
Supporting FP&A and Compliance in preparing reporting data for quarterly board reports (Distinct), aligning DFPL board members upfront to ensure that materials are understood and aligned.
Supporting Compliance to gather necessary reporting data for regular FCA reporting (Distinct)
Working closing with IT and the wider finance team on continuous review and improvement of operational and finance system processes and interfaces, particularly within booking to cash and record to report control cycles.
Distinct year end results, including application of FRS 103 statutory adjustments. Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts (via CCH statutory accounts software), preparing year end audit schedules and data and liaising with auditors.
Working with the Group Accountant to ensure transition to new FRS 102 reporting requirements, specifically leases and revenue accounting policies
Holiday cover for team members, through cross-training
Ensuring communication is robust and effective both within the team and with other departments, enabling close and collaborative working across the Westerleigh Group
Project management of finance improvement projects which enable Finance to mature and evolve in it’s capability and performance as commercial business partner.
Ad hoc duties and project work as and when required

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Qualified Accountant
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Management and financial accounting experience
Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels across the Group, including Senior Leadership Team and non financial peers.
Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to problem solving and a curiosity.
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and open to constructive feedback.
Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and analytic tools.
A ‘can do’ and flexible team player attitude
Can work under pressure and strict deadlines
Problem solving mindset, applying technical accounting to real life business context
Written policies and judgements.

Experience

Experience of Oracle Netsuite, S7 and Microsoft BI (or similar tool)
Experience within blue-chip or audit firms, where best in class processes and systems are mature.
Experience of working in a multi-site operation or business
Curiosity to implement improvement and continually meet the expectations of management and investors
Project management skills, with a clear record of delivering on commitments and outstanding results.
Experience of CCH accounts preparation software (or similar)

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Finance Business Partner

Bath, UK

Full-time

Published date:

02-10-2026

Summary

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.

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Head of Finance

South West, UK

Full-time

Published date:

02-10-2026

Summary

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.

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Group Financial Controller

Bristol, UK

Full-time

Published date:

02-10-2026

Summary

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a large international Engineering organisation operating within a complex multi-entity environment that is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Group Financial Controller. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will play a key part in leading financial operations during a period of organisational change and continued growth.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidation, governance, and financial control activities within a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. The successful candidate will lead a qualified finance team whilst driving financial accuracy, process improvement, and strong control frameworks across the organisation.

As a Group Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Group Reporting & Consolidation

Lead the monthly group reporting and consolidation process across multiple entities

Coordinate and review intercompany reconciliations

Ensure reporting deadlines are achieved, and accounting standards are consistently applied

Maintain oversight of group balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

Support the year-end audit process and manage external auditor relationships

Ensure consistency of accounting treatment and reporting across the wider business

Support maintenance and development of group reporting systems and financial data integrity

Work closely with FP&A and wider finance teams on reporting, forecasting, and cash flow activities

Financial Control & Compliance

Support preparation of statutory accounts and associated regulatory filings

Assist with ongoing compliance and governance requirements across the organisation

Maintain and develop accounting policies, controls, and governance frameworks

Ensure robust month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations

Review and strengthen internal financial controls and reporting accuracy

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Manage, support, and develop members of the finance function, including qualified and part-qualified staff

Assist with workload planning, performance management, and team development

Prepare financial reporting packs and analysis for senior stakeholders

Respond to finance-related queries across the business

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

Drive operational efficiencies and improvements across finance processes and reporting

Undertake ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and project-based work as required

About you

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience operating within a complex, multi-entity environment.

Candidates will ideally demonstrate:

Strong group reporting and consolidation experience

Experience within financial control, governance, or group finance functions

Previous experience managing or mentoring finance professionals

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines

Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel skills and exposure to finance/reporting systems

A proactive and solutions-focused approach within a changing environment

What the client has to offer

Competitive salary package dependent on experience

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Additional benefits

Sound like a good fit?
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Citadel Source or reach out directly to Oliver Price at oliver@citadelsource.com.

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Head of Operations, Procurement & Contracts

Bristol, UK

Full-time

Published date:

02-10-2026

Junior Management Accountant

Cheltenham, UK

Full-time

Published date:

02-10-2026

Summary

Citadel Source are supporting a well-established brand in the Cheltenham area in the appointment of a Junior Management Accountant.

About you

You will be a hands-on, driven individual with a strong work ethic, taking pride in achieving both your own and team goals. You will be committed, enthusiastic, and an excellent communicator, able to work effectively as part of a team and manage your own workload. You will be AAT-qualified or CIMA/ACCA part-qualified, with strong Excel skills and previous experience supporting month end. You will have excellent attention to detail, a good understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to analyse financial information and identify variances.

The role

The Junior Management Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial information. You will be responsible for supporting the month-end financial close, managing a portfolio of balance sheet reconciliations, preparing weekly updates for senior leadership, and providing financial analysis.

As a Junior Management Accountant, your role will include, but not be limited to:

Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Maintain accurate financial records and investigate discrepancies
Assist with month-end and year-end processes
Provide financial analysis and reporting to management
Assist with improving financial processes and controls

What the client offers

A salary of £35,000 to £45,000
Generous staff discount
Study support
Parking on site

Sound like a good fit?

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

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Commercial Finance Director

Gloucestershire, UK

Full-time

Published date:

01-10-2026

Summary

Citadel Source is delighted to be retained by a market-leading organisation to recruit a new Commercial Finance Director. This is a pivotal senior leadership opportunity, joining a high-performing business at an exciting stage of growth and playing a critical role in shaping commercial strategy, driving profitability and supporting long-term value creation.

The Client

Our client is a well-established, multi-division organisation operating across a diverse range of revenue streams and long-term commercial partnerships. Backed by a excellent reputation within its sector, the business continues to invest in growth, innovation and operational excellence.

With ambitious plans for the coming years, the organisation is focused on enhancing commercial performance, expanding key partnerships and leveraging data-driven decision-making to support strategic growth. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced executive leadership team and have a genuine impact on business performance.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the Commercial Finance Director will lead Commercial Finance, FP&A and business partnering activities across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will translate financial insight into commercial action, ensuring the business maximises revenue, profitability and return on investment.

This is a highly commercial role, blending strategic influence with hands-on leadership. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, investment appraisal and contract evaluation whilst partnering closely with operational, commercial and executive stakeholders to drive growth and performance.

Alongside core commercial finance responsibilities, you will play a leading role in developing reporting capabilities, enhancing forecasting accuracy, strengthening decision-making frameworks and driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives across finance and the wider business.

About You

We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience in a senior commercial finance leadership role.

You will possess a strong track record of commercial partnering, financial planning and strategic decision support within a complex, multi-revenue-stream organisation. Experience evaluating major contracts, tenders, investments and commercial opportunities will be essential, alongside the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.

You will combine excellent analytical capability with strong leadership skills, bringing the credibility and commercial mindset required to operate effectively at Executive and Board level. Experience leading transformation, systems improvements or automation initiatives would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Commercial Finance, FP&A and business partnering activities across the organisation
Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to deliver commercial and financial strategy
Own annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and long-range planning processes
Provide commercial insight, scenario analysis and financial modelling to support decision-making
Lead evaluation of pricing strategies, tenders, contracts and major commercial opportunities
Support investment appraisal, capital allocation and strategic growth initiatives
Deliver insightful management reporting, KPI dashboards and Board-level presentations
Drive margin enhancement through profitability analysis, pricing optimisation and cost initiatives
Partner with operational and commercial leaders on business cases and strategic projects
Strengthen commercial governance, risk management and financial controls
Champion data, BI reporting, process improvement and finance automation initiatives
Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial finance team, building future capability and succession plans

What’s on Offer

£100,000 - £120,000 base salary DOE + Bonus
Executive-level leadership opportunity
Direct exposure to CFO, Board and senior stakeholders
Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and growth plans
Lead significant transformation, reporting and automation initiatives
Enhanced pension contribution (7% matched)
Private medical insurance
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Long-term career development within a growing organisation

Interested?

If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Dan Morris at Citadel Source via Dan@citadelsource.com

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Divisional Finance Director

London, UK

Full-time

Published date:

30-09-2026

Summary

Citadel Source is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a new Divisional Finance Director. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity, forming a key part of the senior leadership team and driving financial performance, commercial decision-making and business transformation across a large, complex operation.

A little bit about our client...

Our client is a well-established organisation supported by long-term revenue streams and a strong platform for continued growth. Having successfully delivered significant operational and financial improvements in recent years, the business is now focused on its next phase of performance, investment and transformation. Operating with the backing of a larger group whilst retaining a high degree of autonomy, the organisation offers the opportunity to combine strategic influence with hands-on leadership in a business where finance plays a critical role in shaping outcomes.

The role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, this is a broad finance leadership role encompassing FP&A, Commercial Finance and Financial Control. Leading an established finance function, you will partner closely with stakeholders across operations, commercial and technology to support performance, drive continuous improvement and influence strategic decision-making. Alongside ownership of core finance activities, you will play a key role in ongoing transformation initiatives, helping to strengthen reporting, governance, systems and data-driven decision-making across the business.

About you

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with strong leadership capability and a commercially focused mindset. You will have experience operating within a complex business environment, partnering senior stakeholders, leading teams and influencing decision-making through high-quality financial insight. You will be comfortable challenging constructively, driving change and balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.

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

Lead and develop a sizeable finance team, building capability and succession plans
Partner with senior leaders to drive business performance and strategic decision-making
Own budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
Deliver meaningful FP&A, commercial insight and performance analysis
Support investment decisions, business cases and strategic initiatives
Drive financial control, governance and compliance activities
Enhance reporting, management information and KPI frameworks
Champion data-led decision-making across the organisation
Support finance transformation, process improvement and automation initiatives
Lead finance involvement in major systems and change programmes
Build strong relationships across both local and group stakeholder communities
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and overall business performance

What the client has to offer

£120,000 - £140,000 base salary DOE
Annual bonus (20%)
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Hybrid working
London-based role
Executive leadership exposure
Opportunity to lead significant transformation initiatives
Strong long-term career development prospects

Interested?

If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Dan Morris - Dan@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

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Commercial Finance Manager

Herefordshire, UK

Full-time

Published date:

28-09-2026

Summary

Citadel Source is delighted to partner a growing private equity-backed services business to support the recruitment of their new Commercial Finance Manager.

The client

Our client is a PE-backed Group operating across the UK. The organisation has experienced significant growth in recent years through both organic expansion and acquisition, and is now operating at scale with national coverage and a strong pipeline for continued development. It is in an exciting phase of integration and transformation, with a clear focus on professionalising systems and driving operational efficiency to support further growth.

The role

The Commercial Finance Manager will act as the senior finance person within a specialist operational division, reporting into the Divisional Finance Director with a dotted line to the site Managing Director. Based in Herefordshire, the role offers hybrid working, with some occasional travel to another UK site during onboarding and as needed. It’s a very hands-on, commercially focused role in a fast-paced, PE-backed business. You’ll be responsible for maintaining strong financial control, delivering clear and useful MI, and partnering closely with operational leaders to support day-to-day decisions. A big part of the job is helping drive performance, improving cash generation, clearing aged debt, and supporting better decision-making across the division.

About you

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience, ideally gained within a growing and acquisitive business. You'll have a solid grounding in technical accounting, balanced with practical experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and board reporting. As the Group continues to evolve, the environment will suit someone who enjoys improving processes and driving automation. Experience of enhancing reporting capabilities, particularly through the use of Power BI, would be a real advantage. This is a role for someone who's happy to roll up their sleeves and get into the detail when needed, while also being able to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders.

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

Ownership of monthly management accounts, month-end close and supporting reporting packs
Leading budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles, including scenario modelling and variance analysis
Acting as a key business partner to operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and decision-making
Ownership of weekly cash flow forecasting, working capital management and cash conversion improvements
Monitoring contract-level performance, identifying underperforming areas and supporting margin improvement initiatives
Enhancing management information, KPI reporting and Board-level reporting packs
Strengthening financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards and Group policies
Overseeing key finance processes including AP, AR and credit control performance
Supporting statutory reporting, audit processes and VAT compliance requirements
Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting tools

What the client has to offer

Salary up to £65,000 DOE
Employee discounts, wellbeing support and enhanced leave provisions
Recognition programmes that celebrate individual and team contributions
Ongoing training and development opportunities

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.

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Finance Director

South West England, UK

Full-time

Published date:

28-09-2026

Summary

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.

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