Financial Controller

Norwich City Services Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwich City Services Limited is looking for a Financial Controller to join their finance team. The role involves leading financial operations, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, and providing strategic insights for growth. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in finance leadership within a medium-sized company, demonstrating strong analytical and IT skills. This position offers a flexible working environment with options for part-time engagements.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Supportive and inclusive environment

Commitment to learning and development

23 days annual leave, rising with service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance or accounting role within a medium-sized UK company.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and compliance.
• Advanced IT skills including accounting software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leading the finance function and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and cash flow.
• Identifying financial risks and recommending cost-control strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Full time but part time will be considered.

Workspace

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our new inhouse Finance team with Norwich City Service Limited (NCSL). If you are a qualified accountant, analytical and detail-oriented, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role?
The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the finance function, ensuring strong financial management, compliance with UK accounting standards, and accurate reporting. This role oversees daily financial operations, prepares financial statements, manages budgets and cash flow, and supports strategic decision-making to enhance business performance. Acting as a key partner to senior management, the Financial Controller plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the company while providing insights for long-term growth.

In addition to financial oversight, the role involves managing audits, ensuring statutory compliance, and developing internal controls to safeguard company assets. The Financial Controller also identifies financial risks, recommends cost-control strategies, and leads the finance team, offering mentorship and performance management. Continuous improvement of accounting systems and collaboration with auditors and external stakeholders are integral to maintaining operational efficiency and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with an ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent certification. The individual has significant experience in a senior finance or accounting role, preferably within a medium-sized UK company. They possess strong technical expertise in UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements, ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory adherence.

In addition to their technical proficiency, they demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, complemented by advanced IT capabilities, including expertise in accounting software and Excel. Their leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities make them adept at managing finance teams effectively. With a high attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, they bring a reliable and strategic approach to financial management.

Why Chose Us?
• Living Wage Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supportive and inclusive environment and culture
• Employee Assistant Support and Occupational Health
• Commitment to learning and development
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 24 days after 3 years and 25 days after 5 years. Plus 8 bank holidays.

This role is for 37 hours per week, but to ensure flexibility and promote an inclusive workplace part time hours or a job share agreement will be considered.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th June – please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications have been received.

Please note if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Proven experience in a senior finance or accounting role, ideally within a medium-sized UK company.

Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax, and compliance requirements.

Advanced IT skills, including proficiency with accounting software and Excel.

About the Company

Responsible for key operational delivery and maintenance of Norwich city's streets, parks and properties by utilising all of the services that our environmental and building repairs teams have to offer.
We locally employ over 300 people with plans of continuous growth, aligned with high aspirations of excellent service delivery. Additionally, we also cater for various private businesses and residents across the city.

NCSL's mission is to deliver efficient and effective environmental and building maintenance services, always putting the customer first, protecting the quality of the environment while embracing our company values and behaviours to enhance the lives of the Norwich community.

Our aim is to create a more inclusive environment that truly balances purpose and culture; one that considers the impact of their decisions on the community and employees. We are passionate about the services we deliver and strive to have a work setting where our company values of accountability, respect and equality are at our core.