Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- City of London, London
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Posted
- 25 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 25 Aug 2018
- Ref
- 13935931/001
- Contact
- Ben Tibbert
- Job role
- Financial controller
- Sector
- Not for profit / charity
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
The Financial Controller is a key senior figure within the finances with responsibility for the transactions, statutory accountants and a number of major projects in the organisation.
Client Details
The organisation is one of the largest disability charities in the UK and has been growing rapidly over the last few years. The function has a critical role to play in supporting the delivery of this mission, ensuring effective management and control of the Charity's resources, production and communication of financial information to all stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Description
The Financial Controller, based in London, reports to the Finance Director and has seven direct reports - three Financial Accountants, three Finance Officers and a Head of Financial Transactions. The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for the primary ledgers, financial controls, production and reconciliation of the balance sheet, cash flow, VAT/Tax compliance, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. The post holder has responsibility for delivering operational effectiveness and technical compliance in this area.
The role will also be involved in a number of high profile projects across the organisation, this role will be key in delivering and leading a number of these new projects.
Profile
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant with experience of working in the financial function of a complex organisation. You will need the following experience:
- Experience in the production of consolidated Statutory Accounts and dealing with external audit requirements, with an up to date knowledge of general accounting principles.
- You will be proactive and able to learn, review and develop internal processes and procedures, continuously looking to improve the services and outputs delivered by the team as well as enforcing compliance.
- You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs and adapt services where necessary.
- An individual who enjoys a challenge and wishes to work in a high performing finance function, with the ability to develop and motivate a team of people to deliver results.
- Experience of managing a team and getting the best out of team members.
Job Offer
£47,000-53,000 + Excellent Benefits