Financial Controller in Newton Abbot

Financial Controller in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot Full-Time 47500 - 47500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Senior Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Oversee finance functions, prepare management accounts, and support strategic decision-making.
  • Company: A growing organisation in Newton Abbot with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent role, and opportunity to influence finance processes.
  • Other info: Hands-on role with exposure to senior leadership and supportive work environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team during an exciting growth phase and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Fully qualified in finance or experienced in similar roles with strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 47500 - 47500 £ per year.

A growing and ambitious organisation based in the Newton Abbot area is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to join their finance team during an exciting period of growth. Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the business has accurate financial information to support future growth plans.

Whilst experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, applications are welcomed from candidates with strong financial control and management accounting experience from a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
  • Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
  • Month-end and year-end processes
  • Variance analysis and commentary
  • Supporting operational stakeholders with financial insights
  • Maintaining and improving financial processes and controls
  • Preparing information for auditors and external advisors
  • Managing transactional finance activities where required
  • Supporting business growth initiatives and continuous improvement projects
About You
  • Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
  • Previous experience operating within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position
  • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
  • Commercially minded with a proactive approach
  • Strong Excel skills and good systems knowledge
What's on Offer
  • Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
  • Permanent opportunity with a growing business
  • Opportunity to influence and improve finance processes
  • Varied and hands-on role with exposure to senior leadership
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Planned start date of August / September 2026

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Hays Senior Finance

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We think you need these skills to ace Financial Controller in Newton Abbot

Financial Control
Management Accounting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cashflow Management
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Variance Analysis