Financial Controller

Working Solutions Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Controller for a client in Holsworthy. This hands-on role involves leading day-to-day finance operations, statutory reporting, and cash management while partnering with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of senior finance experience, knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS, and strong Excel and reporting skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60k, plus a 10% bonus, with a hybrid work model (3 days in office).

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Company Pension

Group Life Assurance 4 x salary

Cycle 2 Work scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years post-qualified experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong ownership of statutory reporting and month-end processes.
• Solid knowledge of revenue recognition and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and statutory reporting in line with UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Act as finance partner to Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Financial controls

UK GAAP / IFRS

Budgeting and forecasting

Sage 200

Excel

BI reporting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

WSR is recruiting for a Financial Controller for our esteemed client in Holsworthy. Role Title: Financial Controller - Holsworthy. Role Type: Permanent. Salary: Up To £60k, plus 10% Bonus. Location: Holsworthy, England, United Kingdom – Hybrid (3x per week in office)

WSR is delighted to be recruiting a Financial Controller on behalf of a highly regarded client based in Holsworthy. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on, commercially minded finance leader who thrives in evolving environments and wants to make a genuine impact.

If you enjoy strengthening controls, improving systems, and partnering closely with the wider business, this role offers both challenge and visibility. You will play a key role in shaping finance operations as the business continues its transition into a new group structure, with real scope to influence processes, systems, and performance.

Financial Controller Role Overview

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day finance operations while acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You will lead month‑end and statutory reporting, oversee cash management, and drive continuous improvement across the finance function, including the implementation of Sage 200.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with UK GAAP / IFRS
• Managing the month‑end and year‑end close, ensuring accuracy, control, and clear variance analysis
• Strengthening financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and performance analysis
• Acting as a finance partner to Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain on margins, pricing, and KPIs
• Overseeing AP, AR, treasury, payroll interfaces, balance sheet integrity, and stock accounting
• Supporting VAT compliance and liaising with HMRC
• Leading internal and external audits and managing auditor relationships
• Driving systems improvements, including Sage 200 implementation and BI reporting
• Developing and mentoring the finance team, creating a positive, high‑performance culture

Financial Controller Qualification, experience and skills:

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical foundations and a practical, solutions‑focused mindset. Comfortable in fast‑moving environments, you will bring resilience, adaptability, and the confidence to improve processes where frameworks are still maturing.

You will ideally bring:

• 7+ years post‑qualified experience in senior finance roles
• Strong ownership of statutory reporting and month‑end processes
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS, revenue recognition, inventory, and cash management
• Experience improving controls, systems, and finance processes
• Confidence partnering with non‑finance stakeholders and presenting to senior leadership
• Strong Excel, ERP (Sage 200 preferred), and reporting / BI skills
• A pragmatic, commercially aware approach with a continuous‑improvement mindset

Financial Controller Benefits

• 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Private Healthcare and Digital GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Assurance 4 x salary
• GREAT Reward & Recognition platform, including employee discounts and Cycle 2 Work scheme

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