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.

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 are delighted to be supporting a well-known business near Stafford in the search for a Commercial 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 Commercial 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 partner with a growing organisation to support the recruitment of their new Finance Manager.

A little bit about our client…

This business operates across multiple markets, delivering complex projects and supporting a wide range of operational and commercial activities. With continued evolution across systems, processes and organisational structure, the company is entering a period of change that brings strong opportunities for development, exposure, and long‑term progression. The environment is fast‑moving, collaborative and focused on improving financial capability and operational efficiency across the wider group.

The role

The Finance Manager will take ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations within the UK finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead a transactional finance team of three and manage the full month‑end close, alongside responsibility for year‑end audit preparation and statutory compliance. This is a broad, hands‑on role covering management accounting, financial control, treasury support, covenant monitoring, and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to strategic finance initiatives, including process optimisation and the acceleration of the organisation’s technology roadmap. The position offers visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape team performance and capability.

About you

We’re seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 1–2 years’ post‑qualified experience and 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:

• Ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations and accuracy of all transactions recorded in the ERP system
• Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts and analysis for senior review
• Co‑ordination and review of standalone monthly management accounts
• Oversight of the end‑to‑end sales process, ensuring strong controls, accurate revenue recognition, and timely cash collection
• Variance analysis against budget and forecast, including KPI reporting
• Ownership of balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, controls, and accounting judgements
• Ensuring VAT, payroll and foreign taxes are accurately recorded and reported
• Monitoring stock movements and ensuring system‑driven transactions and GL impacts are correct
• Leading and supervising the monthly payroll process, with ability to provide cover where required
• Supporting treasury processes, maintaining visibility of cash balances, and managing surplus cash within covenant boundaries
• Leading the financial year‑end process, statutory accounts preparation and audit coordination
• Supporting tax processes, including R&D and Patent Box claims
• Assisting with grant applications and related reporting
• Setting up and approving bank payments within delegated limits
• Supporting timesheet process management and building lease administration
• Developing ERP system knowledge and managing relationships with external support partners
• Leading technology adoption across the finance transaction team, identifying automation opportunities and championing best practice
• Line management and development of the transactional finance team, including performance reviews, coaching and progression planning
• Supporting recruitment processes where required
• Promoting a collaborative environment, high performance culture and strong communication across the business

What the client has to offer

• Salary circa £60kp/a
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to finance transformation and modernisation
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package

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 is delighted to partner with a Cardiff-based organisation to support the recruitment of their new Commercial Finance Analyst.

About the client

Our client is a well-established, forward-thinking organisation headquartered in Cardiff, operating a multi-channel, customer-focused business model across the UK. The business has a great culture and values its people, whilst being commercially driven, fast-paced and committed to continuous improvement. This is a truly dynamic environment in which to build and develop your finance career.

The role

Forming part of the FP&A team, the Commercial Finance Analyst will play a key role in analysing and reporting on business performance across multiple revenue streams. This is a highly visible position within the finance function, supporting operational stakeholders and contributing to informed commercial decision-making across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this position will support the delivery of valuable MI across the wider business, regularly partnering across operations/marketing on a month-to-month basis.

About you

You are naturally curious, with a genuine desire to understand the story behind the numbers. You will likely be studying towards or planning to begin a professional qualification such as CIMA or ACCA and are keen to apply your learning within a practical, fast-paced environment. You are confident working with large volumes of data and enjoy transforming complex information into clear, meaningful information that supports decision-making. Comfortable building relationships across the business, you communicate with clarity and credibility, adapting your approach to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Above all, you are proactive, detail-oriented and motivated to make a tangible impact.

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

• Reporting on daily revenue and margin performance
• Assisting in the preparation and production of weekly trading and performance presentations
• Producing budgets, forecasts and latest outlooks, ensuring a high degree of accuracy due to cash flow implications
• Producing and analysing divisional P&Ls and associated KPIs
• Preparing monthly performance packs for Senior Management
• Supporting the production of quarterly business review packs
• Interpreting financial and management information in a clear and concise manner
• Reviewing, analysing and assisting with the sign-off of month-end costs
• Supporting operational managers with P&L queries
• Delivering ad-hoc performance and commercial analysis, including promotional or strategic initiative reviews

What the client has to offer

• Base salary of up to £30,000
• Study support (CIMA, ACCA)
• Employer pension contribution
• Discounted products

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 are pleased to be working exclusively with an established and growing organisation in Bristol to recruit a Purchase Ledger Manager into their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger function while leading and developing a small team. The role offers a strong balance of hands-on purchase ledger responsibility, team leadership, stakeholder management, and process improvement. You'll play a key role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supplier accounts are well managed, and the wider finance function continues to operate effectively.

About you

You are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional with previous experience managing or supervising a team. You have a strong understanding of the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, coding, VAT, supplier statement reconciliations, and payment processes.

You're highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines. You'll also have a continuous improvement mindset, looking for ways to improve processes, introduce efficiencies and use data to improve performance. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and colleagues across the wider finance function.

As a Purchase Ledger Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing and overseeing the end-to-end purchase ledger function
• Leading, developing and supporting a team of three Senior Accounts Assistants
• Maintaining your own allocation of key purchase ledger accounts
• Ensuring supplier invoices are accurately processed, authorised, coded and VAT is correctly treated
• Ensuring invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Monitoring purchase ledger KPIs and producing regular performance reports
• Preparing weekly Purchase Ledger Aged Creditor reports
• Completing and overseeing supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving supplier account queries and discrepancies
• Managing supplier and bank detail set-up processes in line with financial controls
• Overseeing the purchase ledger inbox and ensuring queries are managed within agreed SLAs
• Reviewing and optimising supplier payment processes, with consideration for cash flow and resource requirements
• Managing and developing employee expenses and credit card payment processes
• Supporting the month-end management accounts process, including prepayments, creditor balances, and accruals
• Assisting with transactional data input where required
• Preparing and distributing relevant purchase ledger reports
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements
• Providing support to senior members of the finance team when required
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and driving greater efficiency across the function
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc projects and tasks

What the client is looking for

• AAT qualification or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Previous Purchase Ledger experience
• Experience managing or supervising a Purchase Ledger team
• Experience working within a Purchase-to-Pay / Purchase Ordering environment
• Strong understanding of supplier invoice processing, coding, and VAT
• Experience completing control account and supplier statement reconciliations
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working with financial systems and databases
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Ability to analyse data and use reporting to identify trends and improve performance
• Experience managing and developing team members
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider finance team

What the client has to offer

• Annual salary of up to £43,000
• Hybrid working – 1 day a week in office

• Management-level position with responsibility for a key finance function
• Leadership responsibility for a team of three Senior Accounts Assistants
• Opportunity to influence and improve purchase ledger processes
• Broad exposure across the wider finance function
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunity for professional development and progression
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance stakeholders
• A role where you can make a tangible impact on the efficiency and performance of the finance function

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Harry Harvey at Citadel Source at harry@citadelsource.com.

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a successful business in the Bristol area to recruit a commercially minded Tax Manager. This is a newly created role offering broad exposure across local and global tax, with the chance to influence strategy, drive best practice, and support growth.

The role

Reporting directly to senior Finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the tax function and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the business. This is far more than a compliance role, offering exposure to international expansion, process improvement, and strategic decision-making.

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

• Lead UK corporation tax compliance and tax reporting
• Manage VAT, withholding tax and transfer pricing requirements
• Support international growth, market entry, and tax risk management
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors
• Embed efficient tax processes within finance systems and reporting
• Provide practical tax guidance across finance and operational teams
• Drive continuous improvement through technology and automation

What the client is looking for:

• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong UK corporate tax knowledge
• Commercially aware with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Interested in developing expertise across international tax, VAT, transfer pricing and customs
• Comfortable turning technical advice into practical business solutions
• Enthusiastic about technology and process improvement

What the client has to offer

• Newly created role with genuine autonomy
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and Board-level discussions
• Broad, commercially focused tax position
• Opportunity to build and shape the tax function
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Exciting international growth journey ahead

We would be happy to consider candidates from practice or industry, with salary dependent on background and experience that you can bring to the role. 

Sound like a good fit?
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Rory Kirkman -  rory@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation to recruit their new Head of FP&A.

A bit about our client...

Our client is an SME with a clear focus on sustainable growth and long-term performance. As the organisation continues to evolve, the finance team is placing greater emphasis on commercial insight, planning and helping the wider business make better decisions. You will play an important role in helping the business understand key performance indicators, improvement opportunities and what the future may look like.

The role

This is a broad FP&A role with strong visibility across the business. You’ll own the core planning and forecasting cycle, while providing the analysis and insight senior stakeholders need to make informed decisions. Working closely with a vast stakeholder network, you’ll bring together financial, operational and market data to understand overall performance. You’ll also use analysis and modelling to highlight risks and opportunities, support resource decisions and help the business plan with greater confidence and accuracy.

About you

We’re looking for a qualified finance professional with a strong background in FP&A or commercial finance. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and using your judgement to provide a different perspective where needed. You’ll be curious, comfortable with ambiguity and motivated to look beyond the numbers to understand what’s really driving the business. Most importantly, you’ll want to make a meaningful contribution to how FP&A supports both finance and the wider organisation.

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

• Own and coordinate key annual planning, budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning cycles
• Build and maintain financial models that connect operational activity with expected financial outcomes
• Evaluate different potential outcomes through scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and changes in key business assumptions
• Monitor underlying performance and identify trends that could affect future results
• Produce meaningful analysis that helps senior stakeholders understand what is driving performance and where intervention may be required
• Provide financial input into strategic projects, investment proposals and commercial business cases
• Highlight potential financial and operational exposures, whilst helping stakeholders develop appropriate responses
• Work closely with leaders across the organisation to improve financial understanding, accountability and decision-making
• Act as a constructive challenger, testing assumptions and encouraging decisions to be supported by robust evidence
• Develop concise management information, presentations and commentary for senior audiences
• Translate complex analysis into clear conclusions, commercial implications and recommended actions
• Incorporate relevant external data, comparative information and market trends where this adds value to business planning
• Help enhance the consistency and effectiveness of FP&A processes, reporting and governance
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and improve existing finance processes
• Contribute to the continued development of the finance function's analytical and planning capabilities

What the client has to offer

• £70,000 - £80,000 base salary DOE
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Opportunities for career progression
• Hybrid working in Bath – generally 2-3 days on-site

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 delighted to partner a long-standing client to support the recruitment of their new Finance Business Partner on 12 month FTC basis. 

The client

Our client is an ambitious and acquisitive organisation that has experienced significant growth through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. As the business continues to scale, they are investing in their finance capability to improve visibility, strengthen controls and create a more integrated, commercially focused finance function. Operating within a fast-paced, evolving environment, this role offers the opportunity to support the business, drive process improvements and help shape a finance function capable of supporting the next phase of growth. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys navigating complexity, influencing decision-making and playing a key role in a business transformation.

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 (12 month FTC), your role will include, but will not be limited to:

• Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support informed decision-making.
• Producing accurate, commercially focused reporting, analysis and KPI dashboards to drive business performance.
• Leading forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning processes, providing clear visibility of financial performance and risk.
• Reviewing key financial metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting commercial initiatives through pricing analysis, contract reviews and profitability assessments.
• Evaluating new business opportunities, investments and projects to ensure commercial viability and financial robustness.
• Driving a culture of accountability by constructively challenging assumptions and promoting stronger financial decision-making.
• Enhancing financial controls, governance and reporting frameworks to improve consistency and compliance across the organisation.
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives, including process improvements, systems development and automation opportunities.
• Embedding best practice and standardised ways of working across the finance function and wider business.

What the client has to offer

• Salary of up to £65,000 DOE
• Flexible hybrid working with 1-2 days on-site in the Bristol office
• Comprehensive benefits including medical cover, pension and wellbeing support

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.