Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a growing manufacturing business in the search for a dynamic and commercially astute Financial Analyst. This is a great opportunity to be a key cog in an exciting growth period for the business. 

The role

This role offers a great mixture of data analytics, financial modelling and commercial exposure across the business. 

As a Financial Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure that appropriate internal and external controls and financial accounting standards are adhered to in the preparation and completion of month end journals and reports to safeguard business assets.
• Support the organisations budgeting and forecasting process, including but not limited to data gathering and analysis to feed into site and group reporting.
• Track Capex spend to Budget, both generally and against significant specific projects, and support the business with appropriate reporting.
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and improved efficiency
• Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making
• Be a key contributor to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Managing stock & inventory 
• Supporting the company’s annual audit process by maintaining accurate and detailed audit trails and supporting audit queries.
• Develop efficiencies of travel logistics of stock

What the client is looking for

• Part/Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) 
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry
• Experience of managing relationships and being able to impact and influence senior non-financial management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to express financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Experience of performing detailed financial performance analysis, with high standards, accuracy, and presentation
• Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to meet exact deadlines
• Mixture of analytical, commercial and persuasion skills

What the client has to offer

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary up to £50kp/a
• Bonus Structure 

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Jesse Howes - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source. 

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a global professional services business that is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their finance team and support improved visibility of business performance. This is a key role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to influence reporting processes across a multi-entity, multi-currency group environment.

The role
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of FP&A and assist in the delivery of timely and sustainable monthly Group management accounts. 

As an FP&A Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparing consolidated management accounts for actuals, forecast, and budget scenarios following FRS 102 accounting principles
• Producing Group P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports with detailed drill-downs to analyse performance against budget, prior forecasts, and prior periods
• Providing financial and non-financial commentary to inform stakeholders of key historical and forecast performance messages
• Merging management reporting with historical statutory numbers to ensure a single version of the truth
• Supporting Group intercompany reconciliations and liaising with subsidiaries to assist with related-party reconciliations
• Completing analysis on key trends, KPIs, and cash generation, reviewing forward covenant positions
• Assisting with the Group budget process and improving reporting processes to deliver accounts more efficiently

What the client is looking for

• Qualified accountant 
• Experience in a global finance function with exposure to Group consolidation processes
• Strong Microsoft Excel modelling skills and experience with Power BI reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and a process-oriented mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable making pragmatic decisions with imperfect information while focusing on continuous improvement

What the client has to offer

• Salary £55kp/a to £60kp/a 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements

Sound like a good fit?
To apply or find out more, please contact Grant Chalmers-Stevens - grant@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a leading Bristol-based business to support the recruitment of their new FP&A Analyst.

A bit about our client...

Our client is a large, complex organisation undergoing a significant period of transformation across its Finance function. With a growing and evolving FP&A team, the business is focused on improving the quality, consistency and depth of its financial reporting and insight. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the organisation is investing in its data, systems and reporting capabilities, with a multi-year roadmap to modernise processes, enhance analytics and drive better decision-making. This role will play a key part in that journey.

The role

This is a high-impact FP&A position, sitting at the centre of financial performance reporting and analysis. The successful candidate will take ownership of the monthly performance pack while helping to shift the function from static reporting towards more insightful, driver-led analysis. Alongside core reporting responsibilities, the role will support a broader transformation agenda, improving data quality, standardising reporting frameworks and increasing the use of automation and BI tools. There is a strong emphasis on adding value through insight, understanding the “why” behind the numbers, and supporting senior stakeholders with clear, actionable analysis.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong background in FP&A, financial analysis or management reporting within a corporate environment. You will have advanced Excel skills and be comfortable using tools such as Power BI, Power Query or SQL to work with large and complex datasets. You are highly analytical with a natural curiosity to understand the drivers behind financial performance, and you can translate detailed analysis into clear, meaningful insight. You will have experience producing structured monthly reporting with a strong focus on accuracy, control and continuous improvement. Confident and proactive, you are comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the business, challenging assumptions where appropriate and communicating financial information in a clear and commercially relevant way. You are self-sufficient and well organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

As the FP&A Analyst, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Owning the production and continuous improvement of the monthly Financial Performance Pack
• Delivering clear commentary on financial performance, including variance analysis and key drivers
• Supporting the move from static reporting to more insightful, value-add analysis
• Partnering with stakeholders to provide meaningful insight for senior leadership and Board reporting
• Supporting scenario planning and “what if” analysis
• Helping define what good performance looks like through improved metrics and reporting
• Contributing to the standardisation and simplification of reporting processes
• Supporting a broader finance transformation programme, particularly around data and systems
• Improving data accessibility and working with multiple systems to enhance reporting capability
• Developing dashboards and visualisations to better communicate financial information

What the client has to offer

• £55,000 DOE plus discretionary annual bonus
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional days
• Generous non-contributory pension
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and wellbeing support  
• Access to a wide range of learning and development resources
• Competitive family-friendly policies
• Opportunities to support community and volunteering initiatives
• Flexible benefits including travel, retail and lifestyle discounts
• Additional optional benefits such as critical illness cover, dental plans and gym discounts

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 are delighted to be supporting a well-known business in the North Bristol area in the search for a commercially focused and analytical Finance Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in driving commercial insight and supporting strategic decision-making within a fast-paced and evolving organisation.

About you

You will be highly analytical with strong numerical skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful commercial insight. Confident working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, you will enjoy partnering across the business to influence decision-making and improve performance. With strong Excel capability and a proactive mindset, you will be comfortable handling large data sets, identifying trends, and challenging assumptions to drive better commercial outcomes.

As a Finance Analyst, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Producing detailed commercial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions
• Delivering insight on margins, pricing, stock levels and business performance
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking processes
• Analysing trends and identifying risks and opportunities across the business
• Partnering with operational and procurement teams to align forecasts with demand
• Maintaining accurate financial and operational data within internal systems
• Supporting senior stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis and reporting

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
• The opportunity to join a well-established and recognised business
• A commercially focused role with real influence across the organisation
• On-site parking

Sound like a good fit? 

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Harry Harvey - harry@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 Manager. This is a permanent role, offered on a hybrid working basis.

About you

You will be an experienced Accounts Payable Manager 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 Manager, 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 £40,000 and £45,000
• 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 are partnering with a Financial Advisory firm in search of a Senior Associate - Restructuring, to join an expanding operation in the South West. They specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services and Restructuring Advisory.

About you

The role will suit a qualified finance professional with a background in audit or accounts preparation and some knowledge of insolvency and restructuring (either practical or theory). Due to the nature of the role it is important to have a high level of resilience and composure.

The role

This is a newly created position, born out of high growth across the group. You will work closely with key clients and their banks, assisting with administrations, liquidations and restructuring processes as required.

As a Senior Associate, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Prepare and file statutory documents on appointment, set up new jobs, and maintain orderly files
• Correspond with stakeholders by drafting letters and emails, handling phone calls, and attending client premises as required
• Handle asset realisations, liaise with professional advisors (such as solicitors and agents), and review creditor claims against company records
• Use specialist insolvency software (IPS) to record transactions and claims, set up payments, record receipts, prepare receipts and payments accounts, maintain diaries for compliance, and produce standard pack letters and reports
• Progress cases efficiently, prioritising workload and ensuring deadlines are met
• Prepare VAT returns for review and attend to large mail outs of creditor circulars
• Deal confidently with matters such as ROT claims and employee redundancies
• Understand and produce Estimated Outcome statements and Receipts and Payments accounts on cases
• Respond to creditor queries both in writing and verbally
• Populate datarooms, establish initial contact with interested parties on AMA engagements, and draft engagement letters ensuring all take-on procedures are complied with
• Prepare fee requests for approval and correspond with stakeholders in a credible manner
• Liaise with and report to senior team members, keeping others up to date with progress as necessary
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills, keep up to date technically (e.g., attend training events, read technical updates), and record time accurately on the timesheet system
• Take an active part in marketing and networking events, with flexibility to travel to client premises and work away from home occasionally (not expected to be a regular occurrence)

What the client is looking for:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA/ACA)
• Insolvency qualifications (e.g., CPI) would be of benefit
• Experience of working in a Restructuring department of a professional services or boutique firm
• Attention to detail – strive to produce accurate letters and documents for review on first attempt
• Strong organisational skills – multi-tasking, organised files, note keeping, adherence to deadlines, etc.
• Composure and Resilience
• Clear communication
• Pragmatic mindset to find practical solutions and tangible outcomes

What the client has to offer

• Circa £55k
• Clear career progression opportunities with the possibility of moving into Corporate Finance in the future

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Tim Hand – tim@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source

***Due to the high volume of applications we expect to obtain on this vacancy, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you haven't heard back within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful***

Citadel Source are thrilled to be partnering exclusively with a well‑known, household brand as they continue their growth journey. Operating within a dynamic, multi‑site consumer environment, we are recruiting a Head of Finance for a pivotal leadership role, one that will shape financial strategy, elevate performance insight and drive commercial decision‑making during an exciting period of expansion.

About the client

Our client is a fast‑growing, investor‑backed organisation within the consumer, retail and hospitality sector. With strong recent performance and an ambitious growth strategy, the business is investing heavily in its leadership and financial capability.

Following significant enhancements within the finance function, the newly appointed Head of Finance will work alongside the MD, elevating commercial insight and supporting the senior leadership team as they continue to scale. This role is designed for a commercially‑minded finance leader who enjoys shaping strategy while remaining close to operational performance drivers.

The role

This is a highly influential appointment that will partner closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. The Head of Finance will lead the financial control agenda, oversee the full planning cycle, enhance performance reporting, and drive data‑led decision‑making. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution and will work cross‑functionally with operations, marketing, people and property teams. You will also mentor and uplift the capability of a talented but developing finance team, embedding rigor, curiosity and high‑performance behaviours across the wider business.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical foundations and commercial acumen. Experience within multi‑site retail, hospitality or consumer environments is highly advantageous. You will thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting and bring the credibility and communication skills needed to influence senior leaders, challenge constructively and drive meaningful insight. A balance of strategic thinking, operational understanding and robust financial control will be key.

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

Financial Strategy, Planning & Insight

• Lead the full annual budget and three‑year planning cycles, working closely with the MD and leadership team
• Present financial plans and analysis to Board‑level stakeholders
• Evaluate long‑term strategic choices including new formats, expansion opportunities and operational initiatives
• Oversee KPI development, dashboard reporting and performance tracking to support delivery of strategic priorities

Performance Reporting & Commercial Analysis

• Identify risks, opportunities and required actions to ensure delivery against EBITDA and cash objectives
• Deliver commercial analysis across product, pricing, labour deployment, site performance and operational cost bases
• Support property‑related decisions including investment appraisals, returns modelling and post‑opening reviews

Financial Control & Governance

• Oversee core financial controls, balance sheet management and cashflow forecasting
• Ensure compliance with internal governance processes and external covenant commitments
• Support statutory reporting requirements
• Partner with external stakeholders such as lenders and key suppliers to build value‑driven relationships

Process Improvement & Systems Development

• Lead finance‑related transformation and system enhancements, ensuring solutions are fit‑for‑purpose as the business scales
• Recommend operational and financial process improvements that enhance efficiency and insight
• Support group‑wide initiatives and cross‑functional projects that impact finance and reporting

Leadership & Team Development

• Develop and mentor a high‑potential team, strengthening commercial awareness, analytical ability and decision‑support capability
• Act as a visible leader across the business, engaging with operational teams and understanding drivers of performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and data‑led decision‑making

What the client offers

• £80,000 – £90,000 depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• Full‑time, permanent role
• Hybrid working, c. 2–3 days office‑based per week
• Comprehensive employee benefits including healthcare, wellbeing initiatives and discounts
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing group
• Supportive, collaborative culture with strong investment in people and capability

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 are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a high-growth leisure and hospitality group to appoint a Head of FP&A. This newly created role will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of the FP&A function.

About the client

Our client is a fast‑growing, investor‑backed SME with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for continued expansion. The business has recently made substantial investments in strengthening its finance function, signalling a commitment to building a best‑in‑class operation. Following our successful placement of the technical counterpart to this position, the newly appointed Head of FP&A will play a pivotal role in shaping the refreshed senior leadership finance structure. In addition to leading the planning and performance agenda, this role will also elevate and reinforce the commercial capability of the organisation as part of a broader, high‑impact remit.

The role

This is a pivotal appointment that will support the Finance Director in shaping the financial strategy and building a scalable finance function. The Head of FP&A will play a central role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting commercial decision-making as the organisation grows. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on involvement and will work closely with the wider finance team and senior operational leaders across the group. 

About you

You will be a qualified accountant with strong technical grounding and commercial awareness. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and able to balance detail with broader strategic thinking. You will also bring the curiosity and adaptability needed to engage with the operational side of the business and identify opportunities for improvement. 

As a Head of FP&A, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead the full budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning cycle, ensuring alignment with commercial and strategic goals
• Build and evolve robust financial models that are accurate, scalable, and consistent across the organisation
• Deliver scenario and sensitivity analysis to guide key strategic decisions, investments, and risk assessments
• Align planning cycles with monthly reporting and operational insight, working closely with the Head of Finance
• Own monthly performance reporting and board‑level FP&A packs, delivering clear, forward‑looking insight
• Track performance against budgets, forecasts and KPIs, driving accountability through data‑led analysis
• Enhance dashboards and analytics to provide real‑time visibility of business performance
• Act as a senior business partner to leaders across all departments, influencing decisions at SLT and Board level
• Lead financial modelling for strategic initiatives, pricing, bids, tenders, and new product/service development
• Own and improve costing models, partnering with Operations to ensure accurate, real‑time cost bases and margin visibility
• Develop and mentor the FP&A and commercial teams, building a high‑performance, insight‑driven culture
• Champion financial governance and continuous improvement, maintaining best‑practice standards and driving enhancements in forecasting, modelling, and reporting

What the client offers

• £75,000 to £85,000 - depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• On-site working 3 days per week 
• A range of employee benefits, including discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and team events
• Free parking and onsite perks
• Opportunities for development/progression  

Sound like a good fit?

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