Financial Controller

Bluecrest Wellness; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health intelligence company in Portsmouth seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, P&L, and compliance. This full-time role, based in a hybrid setting, offers a salary up to £70,000 plus benefits, including health assessments, holidays, and more. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in financial management.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000

Four free Health Assessments per year

23-28 days annual leave

Matched company pension

Discounted Gym Membership

Home office allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and reporting.
• Skills in team leadership and development.
• Capability to oversee audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for P&L, Cashflow, and Balance Sheet.
• Preparation of monthly reporting pack.
• Work with CFO to deliver the budget and financial plans.

Skills

Fully Qualified Accountant

Advanced Excel

Commercial acumen

Analytical mindset

Ability to multi-task

Self-motivated

Comfortable working under pressure

Understanding of tax legislation

Education

Relevant Financial Standards knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Who we are:

Established in 2012, Bluecrest Wellness was created to offer affordable, accessible, high-quality health assessments in the UK and Ireland. The business services both the B2C and B2B markets and enables the early detection of health issues and the long-term monitoring of health trends that helps individuals take control of their own health and wellbeing.

What We Are

We are the health intelligence company.

Our Purpose

We exist to give everyone confidence in their health.

Our Vision

By 2028, we will be the UK’s leading health intelligence company, providing vital health insights to more than a million people every day.

Our Mission

To help everyone live healthier for longer by making personal health monitoring easy and affordable.

We achieve each milestone by adhering to our four key values; we own it, we strive for brilliance, we prepare to succeed, and we treat all like they matter.

Position

Financial Controller

Worthing, West Sussex – Hybrid

Full time, Permanent

Up To £70,000 Per Year Plus Various Company Benefits

As our financial Controller you will play a critical role in the growth of Bluecrest.

You’ll spend your days working closely with our CFO; David, to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting process and control environment and will take ownership of the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting, and provide valuable insight into the Bluecrest business model.

Depending on the level of experience you’re able to bring, this role – mentored by our CFO – will allow development into planning and forecasting for the business, and involvement in potential acquisitions and ultimately in any change of ownership in the coming years.

What we can offer you in return*

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000 per year (dependant on experience)
• Four free Health Assessments per year, which can be used by yourself, family or friends
• A further 50% off any additional testing
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 25 days after 1 year, and rising an extra day each year up to 28 days – plus bank holidays on top!
• Sophos@Home protection
• EAP Scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee referral bonus scheme of up to £1,000
• Matched company pension (up to 5% or up to capped amount)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Charity Sponsorship Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Home office allowance – yearly allowance of £130 to make working from home more comfortable!
• After qualifying period & subject to terms and conditions and/or eligibility.
  
  

What will your day-to-day look like?

Financial Management & Reporting

• Responsibility for P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet
• Preparation of monthly reporting pack, ensuring adherence to reporting timetables
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance explanations
  
  

Budgeting and Planning

• Work with the CFO to deliver an annual budget and long-term financial plan
• Collaborate with department heads to build a bottom-up budget that aligns with financial plans and operational goals
• Prepare mid-year forecasts as required
  
  

Regulatory Compliance & Audit

• Responsible for identification, implementation & improvements to business processes & control environment
• Co-ordination of year end audit and statutory account preparation
• Oversight of tax dealings with HMRC
  
  

Team Leadership

• Management and development of Management Accountant, Payroll & Finance Administrator and Finance Assistant
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the finance team
  
  

Other

• Assist with production of financial information for potential future change of ownership
• Ad hoc analysis and support on a wide range of projects as they arise
  
  

Requirements

What we would like to see from you

• Fully Qualified Accountant
• Knowledge of relevant Financial Standards
• Understanding of tax legislation
• Advanced Excel
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Able to work on your own initiative
• Please note: All roles at Bluecrest Wellness will require a satisfactory criminal records check as part of our onboarding process
  
  

Other information

The next steps…

So, if you think you’ve got some exceptional skills to offer us and Bluecrest feels like a place where you can belong, we’d love to learn more about you. If your application is successful, the next steps will be a call from a member of our recruitment team to have the chance to get to know each other even better!

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and equality, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance. Our employment practices are firmly rooted in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and all employment decisions are based on merit, role requirements and the evolving needs of our organisation.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives, drives innovation, and strengthens our ability to serve our community with compassion and excellence. Our mission is to build inclusive, collaborative teams where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We celebrate individuality and encourage every team member to bring their whole self to work — because when people feel they truly belong, they do their best work. This commitment is not just part of our policy — it’s part of our purpose. It reflects who we are, how we lead, and how we grow together.

Other Info

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