Do you have a strategic understanding of developing finance models...

Financial Controller

Do you have a strategic understanding of developing finance models to support organisations through growth, development and significant change?

Job Title: Financial Controller
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Hours: Full time, Permanent (Part time will also be considered)
Annual Leave: 8 bank holidays + 25 days

Purpose of role

A senior member of staff that has a strategic understanding of developing finance models to support organisations through growth, development and significant change.

To lead and manage all aspects of the company’s financial operations, systems and processes in support of its activities and developments.

Areas of responsibility

Strategic

  • Provide financial leadership including scenario planning and forecasting
  • Overseeing the company’s capital financial accounts
  • Provision of clear and timely management accounts for the directors, trustees and key funders
  • Management of annual planning, budgeting and reporting processes and timetable, including annual budget, annual review and preparation of three-year financial projections aligned to achieving strategic objectives
  • Ensure the organisation’s approach to risk management is fit for purpose and to lead on the development of robust assurance framework
  • Ensure that effective accounting records and financial control systems are maintained and that all financial matters are dealt with in a proper and secure manner
  • Ensure that all income due is promptly collected and monies owed are paid in a prompt and efficient manner, specifically manage and control debt
  • Develop and manage reserves in alignment with reserve policy

Internal controls

  • Line management and support of finance administrator
  • Preparation of the annual statutory accounts and management of the audit
  • Preparation and submission of relevant Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC returns
  • Review and submission of quarterly VAT returns
  • Preparation and submission of Gift Aid and Tax Relief claims as appropriate
  • Liaison with the payroll bureau and payment of monthly salaries
  • Review of monthly bank reconciliations and routine financial processes
  • Preparation of cash flow forecasts
  • Responsibility for effective treasury management
  • Responsibility for maintaining and updating the financial system to ensure maximum financial control
  • Responsibility for updating and maintaining all financial procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and control
  • Lead liaison with banks, auditors, HMRC, loan and grant-making bodies
  • Preparation of management reports as appropriate
  • Lead role on topical finance projects as appropriate
  • Financial advice and training to staff and trustees as required

Person specification

The candidate is required to have the following skills and experience:

  • Hold CCAB Qualified or Part-Qualified Status (Qualified by Experience will also be considered)
  • Charity financial and management accounting experience is desirable
  • Commercial accounting experience, ideally at manager level
  • Extensive VAT knowledge and experience
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant SORPs
  • Experience in producing Charity final accounts and managing an audit
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Good report Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
  • Familiarity with the use of databases

Additional desirable skills and responsibilities:

  • Writing skills
  • Managing the Finance & Office Administrator
  • Familiarity with the Xero accounting system
  • Experience of Gift Aid claims
  • Technical financial systems experience, including report writing
  • Payroll experience