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Financial controller salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Financial Controller make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£62,619

The average salary for a financial controller is £62,619 per year in United Kingdom. 4.6k salaries reported, updated at 12 October 2026

Financial Controller job openings in United Kingdom

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Finance Manager / Financial Co...
Cooper Moss Rutland
London
£50,000 - £85,000 a year
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Financial Controller in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
John Lewis & Partners
 
£163,100per year
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Vivid Resourcing
 
£141,375per year
Aston Carter
 
£132,600per year
Places for People
 
£120,263per year
Boston Consulting Group
 
£120,000per year
Salutem Care & Education
 
£120,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Financial Controllers near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £72,669 per year
  2. Southampton
    £65,944 per year
  3. Manchester
    £65,560 per year
  4. Leeds
    £65,456 per year
  5. Leicester
    £64,391 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Financial Controller

The average salary for a Financial Controller is £62,619 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 4.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 12 October 2026.

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Financial Controller salaries typically range between a low of £42,918 and a high of £91,364 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Financial Controller include London at £72,669 per year, Southampton at £65,944 per year and Manchester at £65,560 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Financial Controller include John Lewis & Partners ($163,100 per year) and Vivid Resourcing ($141,375 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Financial Controller salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Financial Controller: Average £48,081 per year
  • Senior Financial Controller: Average £70,275 per year

How much do similar professions to Financial Controller get paid in United Kingdom?

Junior Financial Controller

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Average £48,081 per year

Senior Financial Controller

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Average £70,275 per year