Financial Controller, 6 Month FTC, £54,000-£60,000 pro rata

Leading Arts company is seeking a Financial Controller for a 6 Month fixed term contract for 6 months. This role could then be extended.

Reporting the CFO you will work hybrid (2 days in the office to coincide with the Auditors being in the office, leading up to year end; thereafter, your hybrid working pattern can be more flexible). You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial control operations, including all aspects of financial accounting, cash flow, debtor and creditor management.

Responsibilities include:

Ensure the integrity of the financial numbers, including compliance with relevant accounting standards
Play a pivotal role in the management of financial systems
Supervise the maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes
Oversee the year-end process including statutory accounts and external audit, including completion of the statutory accounts
Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
Oversee accounting processes and controls improvements
Ensure compliance with relevant Charity legislation
Liaise closely with relevant income generating departments over contract compliance and debt collection
Supervise accounts payable and receivable
Liaise with bank and ensure bank signatories are up to date
Provide financial and non-financial information to Trustees, directors, budget holders, project managers and external funders
Attend and present to the Audit and Risk, Finance and Operations, and Investment sub-committees, as required
Set work plans, delegating tasks, reviewing performance, providing guidance, line management, coaching and mentoring for five direct reports
Maintaining financial records for the department and compliance with data protection and GDPR
Oversee capital projects, as required
Co-ordinate counter-fraud measures across the Gallery
Oversee debt collection
Manage the loan facility and reporting requirements
Liaise with Investment Managers
Cover for the Chief Financial Officer where appropriate
Attend Senior Management Group
Oversee the financial systems (including PS Financials and Yooz), ensuring they are effective for the requirements of the finance department and the wider organisation

Experience needed:

Previous experience of managing a team of similar size and operating in a complex environment
Experience in audit, an accounting firm or a charity, public sector or similar organisation
Fully qualified CCAB Accountant
Strong technical accounting, able to support the Senior Financial Accountant in determining accounting treatments
Working knowledge of Financial Reporting Manual (preferable)
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills are required to line manage, convey complex information, influence and negotiate
Excellent computer literacy skills, including a high degree of proficiency with spreadsheets and experience of interrogating a computerised accounts systems

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.