Hybrid Financial Controller - Lead Controls & Close

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

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.