Financial Controller £50,000 - £55,000 Birkenhead Monday Friday 37 hours Benefits: - 25 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays
- On-site parking
- Simply Health Benefits Plan
- Company pension
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Controller to join our dynamic finance team. The Finance Controller will play a key role in overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, compliance, audit processes and to provide leadership to the finance team. This position is ideal for a professional who is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified within strong knowledge of UKI financial regulations, accounting principles and financial reporting standards. We are looking for a hands on individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to driving the financial success of the company.
Your experience: - Excellent financial analysis and concise reporting skills
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Team management and development experience
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or nearing completion
- Relevant sector experience
- Skilled in producing year-end statutory accounts and managing audits in complex, multi-site organizations
- Experience with grant accounting
- Extensive knowledge of financial processes, procedures, and systems
- Proficient in leading month-end processes and ensuring timely data submission for monthly management accounts
- Payroll data management for external accountants
- Understanding of commercial accounting and Gift Aid
Job Role: - Financial Management: Oversee daily financial operations (payroll, pensions, banking, ledgers), ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and prepare financial statements and reports for senior leadership.
- Audit & Compliance: Act as the main point of contact for auditors, manage the audit process, ensure legal compliance (tax, gift aid), and conduct internal audits.
- Strategic Leadership: Provide financial advice for long-term planning, develop models for operations and fundraising, monitor financial performance, and manage grant and investment reports.
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team, oversee recruitment and training, and promote financial literacy across the organization.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Improve financial systems, processes, and tools for better efficiency and transparency.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams and manage relationships with external partners (auditors, banks, regulators).
Interested? Call Laura on (phone number removed)
