Financial Controller

LHC Group, Inc.

Uxbridge

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary £39,975 per annum

Car allowance £5,740 per annum

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Volunteering leave

Wellbeing allowance

Private medical cover

Work from anywhere up to 10 days

Enhanced family leave

Retail discounts

Job summary

LHCPG is seeking a Financial Controller to lead core finance operations, reporting and controls, and to drive efficiencies through a new finance system implementation. You will transform processes, strengthen controls and deliver lasting improvements across the function.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, coaching finance colleagues and embedding best practices to support strategic planning and a customer-focused finance function that adds real value to the organisation.

Qualifications

Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA or ACA or equivalent.
Experience in senior finance roles with process improvement.
Experience supporting ERP and finance system implementations.
Strong payroll, AP/AR, and month-end close experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day finance operations and controls.
Support ERP/system transformation projects and digital finance initiatives.
Develop and improve financial reporting and processes.
Coach and develop finance colleagues; build stakeholder relationships.
Ensure integrity and compliance in financial activities.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Year-end close

Excel advanced

Stakeholder mgmt

Coaching teams

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Are you a finance professional who is passionate about making a difference through strong financial leadership and continuous improvement?

As our Financial Controller you will co-ordinate the delivery of our core finance operations, ensuring consistently high standards of day to day finance operations, reporting and control and play a significant role in the continued development of efficiencies within the function through the successful implementation of a new finance system, helping to transform and modernise finance processes, strengthen controls and deliver lasting improvements across the function.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing digital transformation of the Finance function to maximise its effectiveness within an ambitious and growing business through championing best practice, supporting strategic financial planning and helping develop a modern, customer-focused finance function that delivers real value.

About you:

You're a proactive, hands-on finance professional who is experienced in improving processes and building strong relationships across a business. You combine functional expertise with commercial awareness when supporting stakeholders at all levels and you thrive in a collaborative environment which is focused on continuous improvement to enhance performance, controls and overall customer service to all colleagues across the business.

What you'll bring:

Full qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) and experience in a senior finance role
Experience supporting finance systems, ERP or transformation projects, with knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics desirable
Strong hands-on experience across core finance operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial accounting, month-end and year-end processes
Experience improving financial controls, reporting processes, policies and ways of working
Strong accounting knowledge, commercial awareness with advanced Excel/financial analysis skills
Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, flexible and hands-on approach
Ability to coach, support and develop finance colleagues
Exceptional integrity, discretion and professionalism

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role, key responsibilities and essential criteria.

Why join us?

At LHCPG, the work we do has real impact. We're a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation that helps improve lives and places across communities in the UK. In return, you'll enjoy a supportive culture, opportunities to develop your career and a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both inside and outside of work.

Some of the benefits you'll enjoy include: