Finance Controller

Finance Controller | Gloucestershire | Permanent | up to £60,000

The Company

My client is in the HED Sector

The Role

Responsible for overseeing the financial operations, ensuring robust financial management, compliance with regulatory standards, and strategic financial planning.

This role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Financial Controller will lead and develop the finance team, support the strategic initiatives with financial insights, and ensure/long-term financial stability and growth

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial control and compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for the leadership team and Trustees.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads as a Finance Business Partner to develop and manage budgets.
• Monitor and report on budget performance, providing insights and recommendations for cost control and efficiency improvements.
• Manage and monitor cashflow, ensuring that the institute maintains adequate resources to meet its financial obligations.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Accounting:

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Maintain the accounting system and ensure all financial records are up-to-date and compliant with relevant accounting standards.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate and oversee annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, including the preparation and submission of statutory VAT returns.

Strategic Planning:

• Provide financial analysis and support for strategic decision-making and long- term planning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial strategies to support the growth and development objectives.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and develop the finance team, providing leadership, training, and support to ensure high performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team

Person Specification

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably within the HED sector or a similar non-profit environment.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) GloG

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy

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