Finance Controller — Lead Audit & Strategy (Charity)

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

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.