Financial Controller

Visum Recruitment; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Financial Controller in Newbury. This full-time position involves leading financial operations, preparing financial statements, and supporting strategic planning. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with proven experience in a senior finance role. Offering a salary range of £50,000 – £60,000, this role supports hybrid working and aims to enhance the company's financial management strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Oversee and improve internal financial systems and processes.
• Work closely with senior leadership for strategic planning.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Technical expertise in finance

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of representing our client in the Engineering Sector who are seeking a Financial Controller to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis in their Newbury office. This position will take ownership of the company’s financial management, ensuring accuracy, and transparency across all financial operations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making and ongoing business growth.

This is a key role within a growing and highly ambitious business solutions organisation, requiring a hands‑on finance professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to operate at both operational and strategic levels.

Financial Controller Job Overview

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee and improve internal financial systems, controls, and processes to support efficiency and scalability.
• Work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic planning and decision‑making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with tax, legal, and reporting requirements.

Financial Controller Job Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – desirable.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and controls.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growing organisation.

Financial Controller Salary & Benefits

• Salary £50,000 – £60,000
• Hybrid working (Newbury‑based)
• Monday – Friday
• Permanent, full‑time role