Senior Finance Controller — Reporting & Governance Leader

NPL Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee management accounting, financial operations, and reporting. This role involves inspiring leadership, managing audits, and driving financial excellence within a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in a project-based organization and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities for contributions to crucial organizational goals and requires BPSS security clearance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Broad range of rewards and benefits

Positive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Significant PQE experience in finance.
• Experience as a Financial Controller.
• Experience with new ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a large finance team.
• Oversee financial governance and risk management.
• Manage the audit process and develop financial policies.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Financial governance and risk management

Technical accounting skills

Leadership and team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading research organization in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee management accounting, financial operations, and reporting. This role involves inspiring leadership, managing audits, and driving financial excellence within a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in a project-based organization and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities for contributions to crucial organizational goals and requires BPSS security clearance.