Financial Controller / Head of Finance (Not for Profit / Care Sector)

Arlington Resource Management Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A £20m Not for Profit charity in the Care Sector is seeking a Head of Finance / Financial Controller to lead a finance team and manage key financial functions. This flexible hybrid role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with an impressive Finance Director, with daily challenges and learning experiences. Charity experience is not essential, but hands-on finance management and an audit background are valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing month end processes is required.
• Background in audit and commercial experience are useful.

Responsibilities

• Manage a finance team of 4 staff and oversee day-to-day finance functions.
• Lead preparation of management accounts and performance analysis.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and lead annual budgeting processes.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Budgeting

Mentoring

Job description

This £20m Not for Profit / Charity in the Care Sector is seeking a Head of Finance / Financial Controller, a number 2 role to the impressive Finance Director (London / Hybrid working).

Managing a finance team of 4 staff, this Head of Finance / Financial Controller role will involve:

• Business partnering the General Managers and Department Heads across its 2 locations
• Lead and manage the day to day and month end finance function ensuring quality delivery
• Lead the preparation of management accounts and performance analysis
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, together with financial modelling and business planning
• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecast process working with HR and budget holders
• Support the FD in preparation of statutory accounts and the year end process
• Constant assessment and improvement of financial systems and processes
• Support the operations team with negotiating of funding packages
• Mentor and develop the members of the finance team
• Deputise for the Finance Director if and when required

This is a flexible hybrid role and a very rewarding opportunity, every day will be different

You will learn from an impressive FD; charity experience is not essential.

Hands-on previous experience is required having managed month end processes.

An earlier background in audit will be useful, followed by commercial experience.