132 jobs in the UK have Financial Controller in the title, from 97 licensed sponsors. Michael Page (8), Investigo (6) and JSS Search (6) have the most; 29 were posted in the last 7 days and 73 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 1131, minimum £75,100 at the standard rate. Most financial managers and directors in the UK earn between £50,856 and £115,596 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). The 57 adverts that state a salary have a median of £80,000. Of the 57 adverts whose pay we checked, 50 meet the standard rate and 7 more meet the new entrant rate. Visa and pay details
Yes. Financial Controller roles fall under SOC 1131 (Financial managers and directors), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Financial Controller positions.
The going rate for SOC 1131 is £75,100 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £52,600 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total. For all jobs together, the Skilled Worker visa statistics show grants outside and inside the UK each quarter.