Financial Controller

We are supporting a Not-for-Profit based in the Midlands to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is already a people manager of a central finance team. Paying £75,000 per annum, plus a very attractive benefits package.

The Not-for-Profit we are assisting educate 14,000 students with a network of schools based around the UK. The organisation has a history of supporting schools that are going through a challenging period, transitioning them into establishments that give students the best learning environment to develop and thrive.

Financial Controller:

• Oversight and team management of Central Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Systems and Procurement.
• Management, development and review of financial accounting, internal financial controls, month end processes and year-end financial statements.
• Preparation and presentation of the annual statutory accounts.
• Financial Compliance, inclusive of VAT, PAYE and Tax.
• Liaise and manage the relationship with the external auditors.
• Lead the relationship with the finance systems provider (PS Financials).
• Coach, develop and review the performance of 3 direct reports, supporting them and the wider team beneath.
• Oversight of purchase ledger, credit control and leases register.
• Regular review of the interaction between the finance and payroll systems.
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the risk register for finance.
• Attend Audit and Risk Committee Meetings with the Finance Director.

Financial Controller:

• You must hold a full CCAB or CGMA/CIMA qualification.
• At least 5 years experience overseeing a finance function.
• Previous evidence of coaching and developing successful, high performing teams.
• A track record managing Central Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge or previous oversight of payroll.
• Previous experience leading the external audit.
• You must have experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Proven ability improving internal controls, financial systems and financial processes.

Financial Controller:

£75,000 per annum.

Remote based, with expectation to be on-site in Northamptonshire or London when required.

26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Hybrid working.

Flexible working.

Parking on-site.

Sick pay.

Health and well-being cash plan.

Gym membership plan.

Lifestyle savings with high street brands.

Professional fees covered.

CPD, Training and Learning Courses.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.