Finance Controller

Premier; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier in Hatfield seeks a Finance Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations and oversee a 9-strong finance team. You will drive month-end and year-end closes, manage audits, and translate financial insights for senior managers.

A hands-on leader with strong Excel and ERP skills is required. The role focuses on robust controls, cash-flow forecasting, VAT/compliance duties, and ongoing finance transformation within a charity/housing sector context.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and current professional membership.
• Experience in a complex, multi-site organisation (Charity or Housing sector preferred).
• Extensive experience with audits, tax compliance, and treasury functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closes, ensure GL integrity and proper accounting treatments.
• Manage audit processes, production of year-end accounts, and external audits within deadlines.
• Oversee controls, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and banking; manage treasury and tax compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Audit management

Cash flow forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel advanced

ERP software

Job description

09 Nov, 2026# Finance Controller£60,000 - £65,000 yearly* CV-Library* Hatfield, HertfordshirePermanent Charity### Job DescriptionAbout the RoleOur client is looking to build out their finance team and looking for a finance controller to join their team. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage the annual audit process, supervise a finance team of 9, and translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for senior managers.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations & Reporting: Lead monthly/annual closes, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting.Audit & Accounts: Manage year-end accounts production and external audits to strict deadlines.Controls & Balance Sheet: Oversee a robust control framework, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, grants, and banking.Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage daily liquidity, banking controls, and 18-month rolling cash-flow forecasts.Tax & Compliance: Ensure full compliance across VAT, CIS, PAYE, corporation tax, and FRS 102.Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing, customer-focused finance team (4 direct reports).Process Improvement: Drive system efficiency, automation, and ongoing finance transformation.What We Are Looking ForFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with current professional membership.Proven post-qualification experience in a complex, multi-site organisation (Charity or Housing sector background preferred).Extensive experience in managing complex audits, tax compliance, and treasury functions.Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach and advanced Excel/accounting systems proficiency