We are supporting a Not-for-Profit based in the Midlands to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is already a people manager of a central finance team. Paying £75,000 per annum, plus a very attractive benefits package.
The Not-for-Profit we are assisting educate 14,000 students with a network of schools based around the UK. The organisation has a history of supporting schools that are going through a challenging period, transitioning them into establishments that give students the best learning environment to develop and thrive.
Responsibilities:
* Oversight and team management of Central Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Systems and Procurement.
* Management, development and review of financial accounting, internal financial controls, month end processes and year-end financial statements.
* Preparation and presentation of the annual statutory accounts.
* Financial Compliance, inclusive of VAT, PAYE and Tax.
* Liaise and manage the relationship with the external auditors.
* Lead the relationship with the finance systems provider (PS Financials).
* Coach, develop and review the performance of 3 direct reports, supporting them and the wider team beneath.
* Oversight of purchase ledger, credit control and leases register.
* Regular review of the interaction between the finance and payroll systems.
* Review of balance sheet reconciliations.
* Maintain the risk register for finance.
* Attend Audit and Risk Committee Meetings with the Finance Director.
Requirements:
* You must hold a full CCAB or CGMA/CIMA qualification.
* At least 5 years experience overseeing a finance function.
* Previous evidence of coaching and developing successful, high performing teams.
* A track record managing Central Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
* Knowledge or previous oversight of payroll.
* Previous experience leading the external audit.
* You must have experience preparing statutory accounts.
* Proven ability improving internal controls, financial systems and financial processes.
Salary: £75,000 per annum.
Remote based, with expectation to be on-site in Northamptonshire or London when required.
Benefits:
* 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Hybrid working.
* Flexible working.
* Parking on-site.
* Sick pay.
* Health and well-being cash plan.
* Gym membership plan.
* Lifestyle savings with high street brands.
* Professional fees covered.
* CPD, Training and Learning Courses.
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
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