Job Description

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with Maples on a Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

Maples is an established and growing organisation based in Bristol, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The business prides itself on creating a collaborative and high-performing culture, where teams are empowered and supported to deliver their best work. With a clear strategic vision and an emphasis on robust financial management, Maples is at an exciting stage of development and is seeking a Financial Controller to play a key role in supporting ongoing growth and performance.

The role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead the finance and reporting function, taking responsibility for delivering accurate and timely financial information while managing and developing a small team. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, combining technical accounting expertise with commercial insight and process improvement. You will act as a trusted partner to the wider business, supporting decision-making, driving financial performance, and ensuring strong financial controls are in place.

About you

You will be a fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT) with strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. We’re looking for someone with a proactive mindset who can challenge and influence stakeholders, improve processes, and lead a team effectively. Strong systems knowledge (ideally Sage 50 and Excel) and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders are key.

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

• Leading, managing and developing a small finance team, providing guidance, support and ongoing development
• Delivering timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial reporting and board packs
• Preparing and maintaining cashflow forecasts, ensuring sufficient liquidity is retained in the business
• Owning the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with senior stakeholders
• Monitoring financial performance, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to support decision-making
• Managing the end-to-end month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring efficient processing and strong cash management
• Managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory obligations
• Leading on treasury management and cash flow optimisation
• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting, tax requirements, and company regulations, liaising with external advisors where required
• Reviewing and enhancing financial systems, processes and controls to improve efficiency and reporting quality
• Acting as a trusted business partner, positively challenging spend and identifying opportunities for improvement

What the client has to offer

• Salary up to £50,000 FTE
• Flexible working options (full-time or reduced FTE considered)
• Hybrid working (3 days office/2 days home)
• Company pension scheme
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function within a growing organisation

Sound like a good fit?

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