Financial Controller

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
Bristol
Salary
£42000 - £45000 per annum
Posted
20 Aug 2019
Closes
11 Sep 2019
Ref
14040989/001
Contact
William Jermyn
Job role
Financial controller
Sector
Not for profit / charity
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time

Will suit an accounting professional with management experience.

Opportunity to streamline current processes to generate business efficiencies.

Client Details

Michael Page are pleased to be working with a well-known Not For Profit in Central Bristol, supporting the recruitment of a Financial Controller.

Description

The successful candidate will:

  • Ensure that the finance systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently and in compliance with all legal requirements, meeting the accounting and management needs of the organisation.
  • Ensure that adequate financial controls and processes are in place and are complied with, in order to minimise financial risk to the organisation.
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, monitoring and managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, accurate accounting entries.
  • Provide support to budget-holders in the effective management of their budgets and adherence to finance policies and procedures.
  • Bring commercial acumen to the financial management of the organisation, challenging budget-holders as required, and identifying areas for potential cost-savings and opportunities for increased income generation across the range of business activities.
  • Lead the preparation of the Financial Statements, including the application of accounting standards (SORP), the resolution of audit issues, reconciling to the Management Accounts as appropriate.
  • Work with external auditors and tax consultants as appropriate.
  • Line manage, inspire and develop the Finance team through individual objective setting and performance management, regular 1:1 and team meetings, and identification of training needs.

    • Profile

    The successful candidate will possess several key general skills including leadership; communication; organisation; and teamwork. More role specific requirements include financial management experience; change management; and process improvements.

    Job Offer

    Salary range of £42-45,000 and a range of other competitive benefits.