Financial Controller

Financial ControllerLocation: Newton Abbot, Devon Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Time Start Date: August / September 2026 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk