Financial Controller

Job Description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established national not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the finance function, oversee financial reporting and controls, and play a key role in supporting the organisation's strategic growth and development.

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This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while managing and developing a finance team in a purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Lead day-to-day financial operations and oversee the finance team.
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• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
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• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cashflow planning, and financial analysis.
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• Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate annual audits.
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• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
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• Oversee multiple funding streams, grants, and stakeholder reporting obligations.
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• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
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• Support senior management with financial insights and strategic decision-making.
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• Drive continuous improvement, process enhancements, and finance transformation projects.
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• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership and governance committees.
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About You\n

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• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
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• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior finance leadership role.
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• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
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• Experience managing audits, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow.
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Strong leadership and people management experience.
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• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
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• Ability to work both strategically and operationally.
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• Experience within the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
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• Competitive salary package.
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• Annual salary reviews.
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• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
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• Training and professional development opportunities.
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• Employee Assistance Programme.
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• Bike to Work and Travel Saver schemes.
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• Health and wellbeing supports.
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• Family-friendly benefits.
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