7 jobs found in Taunton

The Role * Lead finance transition planning and delivery of all go-live activities * Manage cutover processes including accruals, prepayments, provisions and opening balances * Support validation of financial data and opening balances * Design budget structures and monitoring frameworks * Support development of management reporting across services * Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure budget ownership * Act as a finance SME across transition workstreams * Deliver training and guidance to budget holders and managers * Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams About You Essential: * CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) * Strong financial accounting background within public sector, housing, or similar * Proven experience supporting finance transformation, system changes or restructures * Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, reporting and chart of accounts * Experience working with...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Interim Position - 3-Month Contract (Ongoing) Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid) Sector: Manufacturing We are seeking a highly capable and proactive finance professional to join an owner-managed SME manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to extend. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact within a collaborative and commercially focused team. The Role You will play a key role in supporting the finance function, taking ownership of management accounts and developing insightful board packs from scratch. Working closely with senior leadership in an owner-managed environment, this position requires someone who can quickly understand business performance drivers, improve reporting processes, and provide meaningful financial insight during a critical period. Key Responsibilities - Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting analysis and commentary - Create...

Interim Financial Controller UK Financial Services | Transformation Environment The Opportunity A high‑impact interim role for a senior finance professional to own and safeguard financial reporting during a critical transformation phase. You'll act as the accountable owner of reported results, providing confidence, control and leadership across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, robustness and compliance with UK GAAP Delivery of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts, including leading audit engagement Treasury and cashflow management: forecasting, liquidity oversight and cash controls Maintaining a strong control, governance and audit framework; drafting technical accounting papers for senior committees Close partnership with FP&A to align actuals, budgets and forecasts; ownership of entity and business‑unit financial statements Active contribution to finance transformation, systems enhancement...

We are supporting an emerging investment-backed technology business to appoint an Temporary Finance Analyst to build and shape a newly created analytics function. This is a high-impact role offering significant scope to influence business strategy, with flexibility to mould the position around the individual’s strengths, and potential to turn permanent. Finance Analyst Responsibilities - Establish and lead the finance analytics capability, building robust reporting, insight, and performance tracking across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow - Deliver core FP&A outputs including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support rapid growth and strategic decision-making - Partner directly with senior leadership and investors, providing clear, actionable insights to inform business performance and funding decisions - Analyse capital expenditure and investment cases, supporting prioritisation and return-focused decision-making - Operate as a key member of a lean...

We’re supporting a public sector programme looking for a proactive Finance Transformation PMO to support delivery across a large-scale ERP transformation. This is a hands-on role — not a Programme Manager position — ideal for someone who has worked within a programme environment and is confident coordinating across teams to keep delivery on track. Key experience required: * Previous experience supporting project/programme delivery (PMO / Project support level) * Experience working on ERP or systems change programmes (SAP / Oracle) * Strong stakeholder engagement across finance and IT teams * Ability to work across the full finance function * Highly proactive, organised and a self-starter * Strong MS Office skills This role requires someone who can take ownership, work independently, and bring structure to a fast-moving transformation environment

Finance Manager Interim role expected for 6 months with pro rata salary based on circa £50,000 per annum. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mortgage and protection network providing technology, compliance and business support to over 1,000 Advisers nationwide. We are looking for a pro-active and well-organised individual to work with the Interim CFO, ensuring financial information is timely, accurate and reliable. The Role We are seeking a pragmatic and hands-on Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Group, supporting robust financial decision-making and ensuring compliance across the organisation. This role is essential in supporting Group finance functions, managing a small finance team, and ensuring high standards in reporting, forecasting, and controls. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Interim CFO to maintain operational excellence, and drive improvements in financial systems and processes. Main...