Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location:

Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Start Date:

August / September 2026

A growing and ambitious organisation based in the Newton Abbot area is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to join their finance team during an exciting period of growth. Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will play a key role in overseeing the day‑to‑day finance function, supporting strategic decision‑making and ensuring the business has accurate financial information to support future growth plans.

Whilst experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, applications are welcomed from candidates with strong financial control and management accounting experience from a range of sectors.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Month‑end and year‑end processes
• Variance analysis and commentary
• Supporting operational stakeholders with financial insights
• Maintaining and improving financial processes and controls
• Preparing information for auditors and external advisors
• Managing transactional finance activities where required
• Supporting business growth initiatives and continuous improvement projects

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Previous experience operating within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial information to non‑finance stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Strong Excel skills and good systems knowledge

• Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
• Permanent opportunity with a growing business
• Opportunity to influence and improve finance processes
• Varied and hands‑on role with exposure to senior leadership
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Planned start date of August / September 2026