Financial Controller / Head of Financial Control

a2dominion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller/Head of Financial Control to oversee finance operations, enhance financial controls, and support strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized accounting qualification and experience in a senior finance role within the social housing sector. The position offers a hybrid work model along with benefits including up to 8% pension and private medical insurance. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and compliance.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Holder of a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience of senior finance role in the social housing sector.
• Knowledge of IFRS and FRS102.
• Knowledge of tax in relation to social housing sector.
• Skilled in implementing strong financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Transform monthly close processes.
• Improve financial controls.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations.
• Redesign chart of accounts.
• Oversee tax processes.
• Manage tax strategy.
• Create risk-assessed procedures.
• Lead statutory accounts.
• Provide leadership.
• Collaborate across teams.

Skills

Financial controls implementation

Senior finance experience in social housing

Strong Excel skills

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Financial Controller / Head of Financial Control / Continuous Improvement

Salary: £90,000 per annum+ Benefits

Location: Hybrid – working from the office in Ealing, West London (W5) and from home

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Financial Controller / Head of Financial Control with expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations and continuous improvement across finance operations. As a Financial Controller / Head of Financial Control you will strengthen financial controls, streamline month-end close processes and support strategic financial planning while driving best practice. The Financial Controller / Head of Financial Control will collaborate with operational teams, lead audit preparation and enhance data quality, playing a key role in developing robust compliance frameworks.

Duties

• Transform monthly close processes: Deliver best-in-class month-end and consolidation procedures
• Improve financial controls: Document and enhance financial control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations: Implement effective reconciliation frameworks
• Redesign chart of accounts: Update structures and hierarchies to improve data quality
• Oversee tax processes: Document, assess and enhance tax compliance procedures
• Manage tax strategy: Hold responsibility for all tax matters
• Create risk-assessed procedures: Develop documentation for key finance activities
• Lead statutory accounts: Draft group accounts and manage the annual audit
• Provide leadership: Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement
• Collaborate across teams: Support transformation projects and provide financial insights

Candidate Requirements

• Holder of a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience of senior finance role in the social housing sector
• Knowledge of IFRS and FRS102 (Expert)
• Knowledge of tax in relation to social housing sector (Proficient)
• Skilled in implementing strong financial controls (Expert)
• Strong Excel skills

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working
• Private Medical Insurance

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