Your Mission:
The Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of Homewise, ensuring robust financial management across the business. Acting as a key commercial partner, they collaborate closely with the CFO, Managing Director, and senior leadership to shape and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's mission and values. This role combines functional expertise with strategic insight, supporting departments to deliver budgets, optimise ROI, and drive financial performance.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Finance Business Partner is going on maternity leave there will be some cover for her roles expect alongside the below duties:
* Develop and execute the finance department plan aligned with company strategy.
* Manage and monitor Finance team performance
* Oversee creation of budgets and forecasts with detailed assumptions for submission to CFO.
* Manage daily, monthly and annual cashflow forecasting and optimise liquidity.
* Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making, identifying and recommending opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth
* Provide Financial Planning & Analysis on department spends including ROI and assess financial risks
* Review and/or prepare monthly Management accounts and Balance sheet reconciliations for submission to CFO.
* Ensure that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations and lead the audit process with external auditors
* Manage and monitor company loans, ensuring adherence to terms and compliance to loan covenants
* Assess and manage company insurance requirements, ensuring adequate cover, negotiating terms with providers and managing any insurance claims
* Oversee purchase ledger, payroll, company cars and staff expenses and ensure compliance with internal controls
* Manage company banking facilities and develop and enforce suitable authority levels
* Ensure finance processes are well defined, efficient, controlled and compliant
* Manage finance systems and integrations and research and implement suitable AI solutions.
This is a full-time, permanent and hybrid opportunity and the basic salary for this role is £60,000 to £70,000 based on experience. You will need to attend our Worthing office at least twice a week and must attend on a Tuesday.
You will need to have:
* Professional accounting designation (ACCA, or equivalent).
* Proven experience in financial leadership roles.
* Strong understanding of financial systems and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
You will ideally have:
* Experience with AI integration in financial systems.
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
* Ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
We're Homewise, and we change lives.
For over 50 years, we've been helping people aged 60+ find their dream home for less with our unique Home for Life Plan. It's not just about saving money, it's about creating freedom, security, and a better future. We're a family-run business with big ambitions. Our people are our top priority, and our customers' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
Based in Worthing but making a difference across England and Wales, we're growing fast, with exciting plans for national, digital expansion. We're investing in our systems, our service, and most importantly, our team.
Our values of Honesty, Originality, Passion, and Empowerment (HOPE) are embedded in everything we do. Here's what this means for you:
Own it: Take charge of your results, learn from feedback, and keep growing every day
Be real: Act with honesty, professionalism, and integrity, people trust you because you mean what you say
Put people first: Really understand what customers and teammates need, and go the extra mile to help
Stay fired up: Bring energy, resilience, and drive, even when things get tough
Get it done: Deliver with focus and care, while thinking ahead to make things even better
Speak up: Communicate clearly, confidently, and with heart, your voice moves things forward
Lift others up: Work together, build strong relationships, and celebrate wins as a team
Share what you know: Use your skills to make an impact, and help others level up too
Think fresh: Try new ideas, challenge the norm, and always look for a smarter way
See the big picture: Connect what you do to where we're going, make decisions that drive real progress
If you're passionate about making a real impact and being part of something meaningful, we'd love to meet you.
What's in it for you?
From our large open plan office that's just a stone's throw from the beach and a 10-minute walk from the rail station, we take care of our people by providing:
* Career Development Programme*
* Competitive salary
* Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days plus bank holidays per annum
* HOPE Awards (our in-house recognition programme)
* Regular Health & Wellbeing initiatives
* Company pension scheme*
* Enhanced sick pay scheme*
* Corporate NHS cash back scheme*
* Employee Assistance Programme*
* Regular social and charity-focused events, as well as volunteering opportunities
* Worthing town centre location
*applicable for some roles after qualifying period
What do our team say about working here?
'The entire team share the same beliefs and vision for positive outcomes for our customers and colleagues on a daily basis - built on ideas, energy and passion'
'We have a truly great product which helps so many people achieve a retirement they never thought they could. The office environment is second to none and it remains a family-run business with a fabulous ethos.'
'I have felt so welcome from the moment I stepped through the door at Homewise. Everyone here feels more like my extended family than just colleagues.'
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Homewise provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regards to race, religion/believe, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Worthing BN11 1TF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Financial Leadership: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worthing BN11 1TF
Reference ID: FC