Financial Controller

Credo Care - Disability Fostering; England; On-site; GBP 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading foster care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. This role involves overseeing financial management operations, preparing monthly accounts, and leading the finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management, proficiency in Sage accounting software, and relevant professional qualifications. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the organization's success. Competitive salary package and flexible working hours included.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Health cash plan

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Experience managing accounts payable and receivable processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Lead the finance team while preparing accurate monthly management accounts.
• Monitor cash flow and optimise working capital to support objectives.

Skills

Financial management principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Accounting software (Sage)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Sage Accounts

Sage Payroll

Job description

£48,000

22.5 hours per week – Based in Lydd, Kent

Benefits

Annual leave – Starting at 25 days’ per annum plus bank holidays.

Health cash plan

Rewards for long service

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Company sick pay

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑orientated Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring the organisation's financial health and integrity. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to strengthening financial controls, streamlining processes and bringing clarity to performance and the business. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in financial management and proficiency with leading accounting software such as Sage, and other relevant tools.

Duties

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including planning, reporting, analysis, reconciliations, aged debtors/creditors
• Management and supervision of the finance team
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts
• Monitor cash flow and optimise working capital to support organisational objectives
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements and internal policies related to financial operations
• Lead the organisation's budgeting and forecasting process, providing insights for strategic decision‑making
• Lead the external audit process from start to finish and coordinate with external auditors during audits
• Review and reconcile statutory accounts and tax returns back to management accounts
• Strengthen financial controls and processes to streamline month‑end close.
• Utilise accounting software such as Sage or similar platforms for accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Regular interaction with senior stakeholders across the business, providing insight and clarity to support decision making.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software including Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll
• Experience managing accounts payable and receivable processes effectively
• Excellent organisational with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Hands on and dependable under pressure at month end while retaining the ability to see the bigger picture
• Process driven mindset, with a clear ambition to improve
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy and confident working with complex data sets
• Confident communicator with a strong sense of ownership, able to partner effectively with senior and non‑financial stakeholders.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA

This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly impact organisational success. We welcome applications from candidates eager to bring their skills in financial management to our team.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Powell on 07879551150.

To apply, please email [e-mail] for an application pack. Whilst CVs will be considered, completed application forms will be required.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 26 January 2026

Interviews will be held at our office in Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent on Thursday 5 February 2026.

Credo Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.