Financial Controller

Location: Corwen, North Wales — on site
Salary: £50,000 plus package, subject to confirmation
Hours: Full-time, five days per week; working hours to be confirmed

The Opportunity

Clwyd Recruitment Solutions is recruiting a Financial Controller for an established, privately owned business with diverse commercial operations.

This is a senior, hands-on position taking ownership of the finance function across the group. You will support the owner and senior management team with clear financial information, practical commercial advice and strong financial controls.

The role combines budgeting, planning and investment analysis with day-to-day responsibility for reporting, cash flow and compliance. You will also lead and develop the Finance Manager and accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial leadership and planning

• Act as the senior financial adviser to the owner and senior management team, attending management and board meetings.

• Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts for each business unit, establishing financial targets and KPIs.

• Evaluate investment, pricing, expansion and capital expenditure proposals.

• Work with external advisers on the financial and tax implications of property transactions and other significant business arrangements.

• Develop group reporting and intercompany arrangements to provide clear visibility of each business’s performance.

Management accounts and reporting

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts for each business unit within 10 working days of month end.

• Produce departmental profit and loss reporting, including labour costs, gross margins and wastage.

• Provide product and sales analysis, supported by clear commentary and recommendations.

• Maintain rolling 13-week and 12-month cash flow forecasts.

• Explain financial performance clearly to non-financial managers.

Cash flow, banking and funding

• Manage day-to-day cash, working capital, supplier terms and debt collection.

• Work with senior management to manage banking relationships, borrowing facilities and covenants.

• Support the identification and securing of appropriate grants and funding.

Controls and compliance

• Maintain robust financial controls, authorisation procedures and stock controls.

• Oversee VAT, PAYE, payroll, corporation tax and year-end processes.

• Manage relationships with external accountants and auditors.

• Work with specialist advisers on relevant tax and planning matters.

• Ensure statutory reporting and filing requirements are met.

Team and systems

• Lead, support and develop the finance team.

• Review and improve accounting, retail, e-commerce and payroll systems.

• Improve the speed, accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.

• Work closely with operational and commercial teams to strengthen financial discipline across the business.

About You

Essential

• Senior finance experience within a business operating across multiple sites or business units.

• A strong track record of delivering timely management accounts and reliable cash flow forecasts.

• A practical, hands-on approach and experience managing a small finance team.

• Sound knowledge of UK tax, including VAT and corporation tax.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to turn financial information into practical business advice.

• High levels of integrity, discretion and sound judgement.

Desirable

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with substantial post-qualification experience.

• Experience within food, retail, hospitality, agriculture or rural businesses.

• Experience of stock accounting, food manufacturing or consumer brands.

• Knowledge of property transactions and associated tax considerations.

• Experience supporting e-commerce or international sales.

• Welsh language skills.

Additional Information

This is an on-site position in Corwen, with travel to London and other locations as required. Pension, holiday entitlement and the wider benefits package will be confirmed.

To find out more or apply, contact Clwyd Recruitment Solutions with your CV.