Financial Controller

Autograph Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established family-run business recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team in South Devon. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of the finance function and provide strategic insight across the business.

You'll lead the finance team, deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports, manage budgeting and cash flow, and support senior stakeholders in key

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance professional.
• Strong track record in statutory accounts preparation (FRS102).
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing and mentoring the finance team.
• Producing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Preparing statutory accounts in line with FRS102.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Overseeing financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Leading the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditors.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to finance systems and processes.
• Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Excel

FRS102

Process improvement

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Financial Controller

South Devon £50,000 DOE Full Time Permanent

Autograph Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established, family run business as they recruit for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking for a broad and influential role within a growing organisation. You'll take ownership of the finance function, improve processes and provide strategic insight across the business.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact within a stable, successful business, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for the overall management of the finance department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and supporting key business decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing and mentoring the finance team.
• Producing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Preparing statutory accounts in line with FRS102.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Overseeing financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Leading the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditors.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to finance systems and processes.
• Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who is commercially minded, hands-on and enjoys working in a collaborative leadership team.

Ideally you'll have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts (FRS102).
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence learning new finance systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with a proactive approach to improving processes.

Experience within food manufacturing, distribution or a privately owned business would be advantageous, although candidates from other sectors or accountancy practice are also encouraged to apply.