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Date Added: Wed 23/04/2025

Financial Controller

Coventry, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £60,000 - £62,000 per annum, Inc benefits

Financial Controller
  • Annual Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum plus 8.5% non contributory pension scheme
  • Location: Coventry
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join a leading organisation in the charity sector as a Financial Controller. This pivotal role ensures the financial integrity of the organisation's finances, including financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting across multiple entities. The successful candidate will lead a finance team and foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with Charity legislation. 

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and ensure timely financial reviews with budget holders to monitor and enhance financial performance.
  • Prepare financial reports and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with budget holders, providing strategic financial forecasts and analysis.
  • Maintain accurate financial records for all funds, ensuring proper allocation and usage, and prepare timely financial reports for donors and budget holders.
  • Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes and systems, ensuring successful adoption and evaluating the impact on financial operations.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls, conduct regular financial process audits, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the calculation, collection, and reporting of share contributions, ensuring transparent reporting and communication..
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
  • Extensive experience in management accounting, budgeting, and fund accounting.
  • Proven track record in the preparation of statutory accounts and managing year-end audit processes.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting standards, Charities SORP, and Companies legislation.
  • Experience with ERP systems, including implementation and supervision.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing a diverse team and developing financial processes and controls.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for presenting financial reports.
Benefits:
  • Non-contributory Pension Scheme with 8.5% Employer contributions.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave at Christmas, birthday leave, enhanced company sick pay, and more.
  • Opportunities for training and development and time off to volunteer.
  • Weekly Social Events

If this role sounds like the position for you then APPLY NOW!  Alternatively call Sam @ Reed Coventry

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