Financial Controller

ICAEW; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAEW in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial operations, reporting, controls and a finance team reporting to the CFO. You will drive robust financial reporting, ensure strong controls and partner with stakeholders across the organisation.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, and experience in education, charities or not-for-profit sectors, plus excellent Excel and finance systems knowledge. Predominantly office-based with up to 2 days WFH.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent.
• Education, charity or not-for-profit sector experience.
• Strong people management experience.
• Excellent financial and management reporting skills.
• Strong controls, compliance and analytical capability.
• Excellent Excel and finance systems knowledge.
• The confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative finance team, reporting to the CFO and taking responsibility for financial operations, reporting, controls and team leadership.
• Lead and develop an established finance team and provide robust financial insights to the organisation.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Qualified Accountant | Purpose-Led Organisation

Qualified? Strong finance leadership experience? Background in education, charities or not-for-profit?This could be a fantastic next step.
We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join a collaborative finance team, reporting directly to the CFO and taking responsibility for financial operations, reporting, controls and team leadership.
You must have:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent
• Education, charity or not-for-profit sector experience
• Strong people management experience
• Excellent financial and management reporting skills
• Strong controls, compliance and analytical capability
• Excellent Excel and finance systems knowledge
• The confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels

Working pattern: Predominantly office based, with up to 2 days working from home per week maximum.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a values-led organisation while leading and developing an established finance team.