Financial Controller

North Devon Homes; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Barnstaple is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their Finance Team. The role focuses on delivering financial performance reports, overseeing internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership and advanced financial management skills, alongside excellent Excel proficiency. This position offers extensive benefits including 27 days holiday, a pension contribution, and health support.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

7% Employer contribution Pension

Cash Plan up to £1600 per year

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health & Wellbeing Support

Family Friendly Policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing effective, customer-driven services.
• Experience in preparing financial information for senior management.
• Knowledge of current and emerging accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Team.
• Oversee internal control framework and implement improvements.
• Produce timely financial reports for stakeholders.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and lead external audits.

Skills

Staff management

Financial reporting

Accounting practices

Excel proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Role: Financial Controller

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent Full Time

Location: Barnstaple and surrounding areas

Salary: £65,348 per annum

About the Role

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to lead and inspire a team? North Devon Homes is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to take responsibility for the management and leadership of our Finance Team. You’ll provide strategic leadership, expert advice, and technical support to ensure effective day‑to‑day financial management and robust internal controls across the Group, including our trading subsidiary, Anchorwood Limited.

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering financial performance reports and statutory information within deadlines, supporting strategic decision‑making with high-quality financial expertise. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring the integrity of our internal controls and assurance framework, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Team, ensuring high standards in financial management, treasury activities and reporting.
• Oversee the internal control framework, identifying and implementing any areas for improvement.
• Produce timely financial reports, including quarterly information for lenders and the Board.
• Attend and report to the Group Audit & Risk Committee and Board as required.
• Oversee day‑to‑day treasury management and ensure compliance with the Treasury Management Policy.
• Lead the budget‑setting process and support managers in budget management, providing training as required.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and lead the external audit.
• Take a lead role in the annual rent review process and ensure robust controls for rent and service charge calculations.

What we are looking for?

• You will be a fully qualified accountant with a proven track record in staff management, including developing and managing effective, customer‑driven services through strong leadership and the ability to empower and motivate staff.
• With experience in preparing financial information, you will be confident delivering reports to senior management and leadership teams.
• You will have knowledge of and experience in the application of current and emerging accounting practices and standards.
• Advanced IT skills, including excellent Excel proficiency.

Why Join NDH?

• Be part of a values‑driven organisation committed to community wellbeing
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of our customers

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 7% Employer contribution Pension
• Cash Plan of up to £1600 per year
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Family Friendly Policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.

Closing date: Wednesday 10 December 2025 - 17:00

Interviews: W/C 15 December 2025

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.