Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Coventry; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team in Coventry. This pivotal role involves managing a small team and ensuring the financial integrity of the organization. You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, preparing financial reports, and developing the annual budget. The ideal candidate will be a qualified professional with extensive experience in management accounting, budgeting, and fund accounting. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous pension contribution and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a charitable organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

1 day work from home

8.5% employer pension contribution

2x salary death in service

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with extensive management accounting and budgeting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting and UK accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports for committees.
• Lead a team of 6 and manage financial processes and systems.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budgeting

Fund Accounting

Statutory Accounts Preparation

UK Accounting Standards

ERP Systems

Financial Processes Management

VAT Returns

Commercial Environment Experience

Investment Accounting

Education

Qualified Professional

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Financial Controller - Coventry - Up to £62k + Benefits

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be exclusively working with a charitable organisation based in Coventry. They are looking to recruit a Financial Controller who will manage a small team and be responsible for the financial integrity of the organisation's finances, leading on financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. You will be a qualified professional who is looking to develop, add value and contribute to this organisation.

Your new role

• Produce monthly management accounts
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare financial reports and commentary for the committees
• Prepare annual report and financial statements
• Develop and manage the annual budget
• Maintain accurate records of all funds
• Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes and systems
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls
• Manage a team of 6

What you'll need to succeed

• Must be a qualified professional
• Extensive management accounting and budgeting
• Comprehensive experience of fund accounting
• Preparation of full statutory accounts and management of year-end audit process
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting standards, Charities SORP, and Companies legislation
• Experience with ERP systems
• Management of financial processes and procedures
• VAT returns and partial exemption
• Working in a commercial environment
• Accounting for investments and investment properties

What you'll get in return

• Up to £62,000 per annum
• 1 day work from home
• 8.5% employer pension contribution
• 2x salary death in service

What you need to do now
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