Financial Controller in Bristol

Location: Hybrid, Bristol (Some travel to Dartington office)

Contract type: Full time, Permanent Contract

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Who are we?

At Newcross Healthcare, we’re transforming healthcare through innovation, technology, and education—anchored by our values of Integrity, Respect, Empathy, and Teamwork. As one of the UK’s leading providers of healthcare staffing and professional development, we empower thousands of health and social care professionals with smarter workforce tools, free digital learning, and accredited training. By combining professional excellence and intelligent technology with genuine human compassion, we’re shaping a more connected, caring future for healthcare. Our values guide everything we do, ensuring exceptional care for patients and unwavering support for our teams.

Who are you?

You’re a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on influence and impact. You’re someone who wants more than just reporting numbers — you want to shape decisions, strengthen performance, and play a meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation. This is a key leadership role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensure robust controls and compliance, and partner closely with senior leaders to deliver insight that drives smarter decisions, sustainable growth, and strategic change.

What will you do?

• Deliver timely, insightful monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow).
• Lead the preparation of year-end statutory accounts (UK GAAP / IFRS).
• Manage external audits and act as the key point of contact for auditors.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with UK tax and statutory obligations.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax, HMRC submissions, and support accurate R&D claims.
• Continuously review and improve financial processes and systems.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cycles.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Identify risks and opportunities to enhance financial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and payroll teams.
• Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and promote best practice.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight and financial analysis.
• Support investment appraisals, strategic projects, and system implementations.
• Partner with operational teams on modelling, rate changes, and tender submissions.

What we’ll be looking for: (skills, experience + qualifications)

• Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience, including time as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Strong experience managing audits, statutory reporting, and complex financial processes.
• Deep knowledge of UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems/ERPs; system implementations or finance transformation experience is a plus.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in healthcare, resourcing, group reporting, or international operations is desirable but not essential.

What happens next

Complete our Smart Application process to self qualify. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and complete the short screening questionnaire which will make sure this opportunity aligns with your experience and expectations and they will help us review your application more efficiently and ensure we’re a good match for one another.

To apply and find out more about us click here: https://www.newcrosshealthcare.com/

We look forward to learning more about you!

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can assist.