Financial Controller
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Chartered and certified accountants
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£49,200
(£25.23 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Rothamsted Research. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
The Role
Are you a strategic, forward‑thinking finance professional ready to make an impact in a purpose‑driven organisation?
Rothamsted Research is seeking an exceptional Financial Controller to manage our finance and procurement services and help shape the future of our organisation.
This is an influential role within a collaborative environment, offering you the opportunity to support world‑class scientific research.
About You
You’ll be a confident leader with deep technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You will thrive in an environment where accuracy, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued.
Do you have expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and long‑term strategy?
Do you have a strong understanding of governance, financial controls, audit, risk, and statutory reporting requirements?
Are you able to influence, negotiate, and collaborate at senior levels internally and externally?
Can you demonstrate leadership experience in finance and procurement environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and talent development?
Our ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to Rothamsted's mission and values and will actively champion our philosophy of inclusivity, collaboration, integrity and respect.
Key Responsibilities Include
Are you a strategic, forward‑thinking finance professional ready to make an impact in a purpose‑driven organisation?
Rothamsted Research is seeking an exceptional Financial Controller to manage our finance and procurement services and help shape the future of our organisation.
This is an influential role within a collaborative environment, offering you the opportunity to support world‑class scientific research.
About You
You’ll be a confident leader with deep technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You will thrive in an environment where accuracy, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued.
Do you have expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and long‑term strategy?
Do you have a strong understanding of governance, financial controls, audit, risk, and statutory reporting requirements?
Are you able to influence, negotiate, and collaborate at senior levels internally and externally?
Can you demonstrate leadership experience in finance and procurement environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and talent development?
Our ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to Rothamsted's mission and values and will actively champion our philosophy of inclusivity, collaboration, integrity and respect.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Deliver high‑quality financial and management accounting services
- Prepare draft financial statements and supporting schedules
- Oversee fixed asset accounting and capital grant claims
- Manage VAT processes and quarterly returns
- Check and posting payroll journals
- Manage sales invoicing and credit control
- Oversee purchase invoice processing and supplier payments
- Complete bank reconciliations and ensuring accurate month‑end close
- Produce timely, insightful management accounts
- Lead the annual budgeting process
- Ensure financial processes, controls, and procedures follow best practice
- Support cross‑functional workstreams and organisational initiatives
,
Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Ac
t 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met.
We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.
We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.