Financial Controller

Journey Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus public holidays (

Private healthcare and dental after a

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer

Company sick pay

Life assurance (4x salary)

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

PRP bonus

One paid volunteering day per year

Flexible/hybrid working options

Job summary

Journey Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Financial Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for a not-for-profit client near High Wycombe. The role reports to Head of Finance, guiding strategic decisions with detailed analytics and robust reporting.

The position is mainly remote (1 day in the office, 4 days from home) with a salary up to £60,000 plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Proven staff management experience is essential.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in financial modelling, Excel, and finance software.
• Experience in year end, external audit and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation
• Develop financial models and cash flow forecasts
• Analyse budgets and provide financial insights to support strategy
• Produce timely management accounts and reports
• Collaborate with budget holders and senior leaders
• Lead financial reporting, external audit and VAT requirements
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team, providing guidance and support

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Staff management

Analytical skills

Communication

Financial modelling

Tools

Excel

Finance software

Job description

Are you passionate about driving strategic decision-making through data driven insights? Do you thrive in a dynamic not for profit environment where your financial expertise can truly make an impact?

Our forward-thinking not for profit client are based near High Wycombe and are seeking a Financial Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting and planning. Managing a team and reporting to the Head of Finance this role supports senior leadership with strategic decision-making through detailed analysis and accurate reporting.

This is a mainly remote role working 1 day on the office and 4 days from home. The salary for this role is up to £60,000 dependent on experience plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Key Responsibilities for the Financial Controller:

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation
• Develop financial models and cash flow forecasts
• Analyse budgets and provide financial insights to support strategy
• Produce timely management accounts and reports
• Collaborate with budget holders and senior leaders
• Lead financial reporting, external audit and VAT requirements
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team, providing guidance and support.

Experience & Skills required for the Financial Controller role are:

• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis
• Proven staff management experience is essential
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in financial modelling, Excel, and finance software
• Experience in year end, external audit and statutory reporting

Fantastic Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (increasing after 4 years)
• Private healthcare and dental after probation (employer-paid)
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Company sick pay, life assurance (4x salary), and salary sacrifice schemes
• Free onsite parking, Employee Assistance Programme, and PRP bonus
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Flexible/hybrid working options