Financial Controller

Working Solutions Recruitment; Holsworthy; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Controller based in Holsworthy. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £60k plus a 10% bonus and promotes a hybrid work environment. As Financial Controller, you will manage day-to-day finance operations, lead reporting, and oversee several financial processes while working closely with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in financial management and control, as well as strong analytical and leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Company Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and a solutions-focused mindset.
• 7+ years' post-qualified experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of day-to-day finance operations.
• Lead month-end and statutory reporting.
• Oversee cash management and budgeting.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Month-end processes

UK GAAP

IFRS

Excel

Sage 200

Business improvement

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 p/w 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'll 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'll take ownership of day‑to‑day finance operations while acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You'll 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

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

You’ll 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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