Finance Controller

Morgan McKinley; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Finance Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations and drive the audit and reporting cycle. You will supervise a small team, ensure robust controls, and translate financial data into actionable guidance for senior managers.

The role requires PQE in audits, tax compliance, treasury, and strong leadership with advanced Excel skills. A hands-on approach and a background in multi-site organisations are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Fully 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.

Responsibilities

• Financial 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.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Accounting systems

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA membership

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our 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 Responsibilities

• Financial 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 For

• Fully 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.