Financial Controller

Neptune; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design company in Swindon is seeking a Group Finance Lead to oversee financial accounting, manage month-end processes, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a qualified accountant and the ability to drive efficiencies within a high-performing team. Strong communication, process improvement skills, and a collaborative approach are essential. The role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Generous discounts

Discounted gym membership

Discretionary bonus scheme

Wellbeing Hub access

Birthday day off

Day off for becoming a Grandparent

A week off for life events

Refer a friend scheme

Long service holiday allowance increase

Training Workshops

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in accounting.
• Strong grounding in group accounting, consolidation and technical financial reporting.
• Ability to lead an effective and efficient finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group finance team including Management accounts, AP, AR & Payroll.
• Deliver timely management accounts and board reporting.
• Strengthen internal financial controls.

Skills

Advanced financial systems experience (Sage 50/200, ERP tools)

Strong Excel skills

Power BI

Communication of financial information

Team leadership

Process improvement

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

At Neptune, considered design is at the heart of everything we do. It's how we shape homes, inspire customers, and guide a business that's continually evolving. Behind every room we design and every collection we craft sits a team of talented people working with care and clarity to support our growth. Our finance team is no exception.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll lead our group finance team including Management accounts, AP, AR & Payroll, taking ownership of financial accounting, consolidation and reporting across all entities. Your work will set the standard for accuracy, consistency and good governance across the Group.

Day To Day, You’ll

• Oversee month-end and year-end processes with precision and clarity
• Deliver timely management accounts, statutory financial statements, and board reporting
• Lead the Group audit process and ensure compliance in all jurisdictions
• Strengthen internal financial controls and champion best practice
• Partner closely with leaders across the business to enhance financial performance
• Drive system and process improvements that support growth and scalability
• Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting and working capital
• Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
• Oversee foreign currency management and intercompany activity across the UK and China
• Develop, mentor and inspire a high‑performing finance team

This role sits at the centre of our financial operations – guiding decisions, championing efficiency, and helping us build a foundation ready for the future.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post‑qualification experience and a strong grounding in group accounting, consolidation and technical financial reporting. Experience in retail, manufacturing or a vertically integrated business would be helpful, but it's not essential; what matters most is your ability to work in complex, multi‑channel environments and lead an effective and efficient team.

You’ll Bring

• Advanced financial systems experience (Sage 50/200, ERP tools) and strong Excel skills; Power BI a real plus
• A track record of delivering process improvements and driving efficiencies
• Confidence communicating financial information to both financial and non‑financial colleagues
• Experience leading and developing teams
• The ability to work at pace, prioritise clearly, and stay calm under pressure
• A thoughtful, collaborative approach and strong commercial awareness

Above all, you’ll be someone who brings clarity, integrity and curiosity – someone who takes real pride in their craft and sees the positive impact that good financial management can have on a business.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team where your input truly matters. We value innovation, initiative, and continuous learning – and we’re committed to helping you develop your career with potential exam support and plenty of opportunities to grow.

Our values: Do The Right Thing, Do It Together, Aim High and Keep It Real.

What Benefits We Can Offer You

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous new item and outlet discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Perkbox: Wellbeing Hub and Retail Discounts Portal
• Your birthday day off
• Day off if you become a Grandparent
• A week off to celebrate a life event
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long service holiday allowance increase
• Training Workshops

We are a growing business that encourages our people to grow with us. Neptune’s goal is to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone’s voices are heard.

Our Story

Founded in 1996 by friends John Sims‑Hilditch and Giles Redman, Neptune design and make pieces for your whole home. Recognised for our exacting standards, design‑led aesthetic and expert craftsmanship, we’re perhaps most known for kitchens – with heirloom‑worthy dressers not far behind. Neptune’s trademark ‘look’ is British: refined, simple, sturdy, and with an almost obsessive attention to detail. We’re also respected for our commitment to craft and quality. Put simply, we make things we’re proud of, and that are designed to last a lifetime.