Job Purpose
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Finance Controller to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Division, supporting robust financial decision-making and ensuring compliance across the organisation. This role is essential in supporting divisional finance functions, managing a small finance team, and ensuring high standards in reporting, forecasting, and controls.
The Finance Controller will work closely with the Finance Director and divisional leads to provide strategic financial insight, maintain operational excellence, and drive improvements in financial systems and processes.
About Us
The Assessment and Support Services division is part of the RCI Group, RCI brings together businesses that want to improve people’s lives, covering four areas of expertise: Clinical Services, Complex Community Care, Communication and Assessment and Software and Data.
Our vision is to become the choice Group for entrepreneurial businesses to maximise their positive impact. We do this by supporting individuals, businesses and divisions to achieve more within a Group than they could have alone, through providing them freedom within a framework that guides the way in which they operate.
We are a fast-growing business, and this role will play an integral part in that growth journey. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is well organised and able to work across multiple companies ensuring financial information is timely, accurate and reliable.
Main Duties and Strategic Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Oversight
* Lead and manage the Finance Team to deliver accurate and timely financial information across the organisation.
* Provide day-to-day oversight of all financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and month-end processes.
* Support the Finance Director with year-end statutory accounts, external audit, and regulatory compliance.
Divisional Support & Strategic Business Partnering
* Act as a key finance business partner to divisional leads, supporting financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Translate financial data into actionable insight for operational and strategic decision-making.
* Ensure that divisional budgets are aligned with organisational priorities and tracked effectively throughout the year.
Financial Planning and Analysis
* Lead on monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
* Develop and maintain robust cash flow forecasting and scenario modelling.
* Contribute to the development of the annual budget and monthly forecast process.
Control and Compliance
* Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant.
* Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, with ongoing review and improvement.
* Oversee compliance with HMRC, pension, and statutory requirements.
Systems, Reporting, and Process Improvement
* Improve and streamline financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
* Lead the preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders, including the Board.
* Champion the use of financial systems and digital tools across the finance function.
Team Management and Development
* Line manages a small finance team, providing clear direction, support, and performance management.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
Who We’re Looking For
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience, and a good understanding of consolidation accounting.
* 'Can do' attitude; someone who is open to change and finding ways of improving processes, controls, and operational practices within the business.
* Someone who can understand operational requirements and translate them into financial metrics / targets / budgets and help non-financial staff within the business manage budgets and the financial implications of decisions.
* Good working knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
* Good working knowledge of accounting platforms.
* Good/advanced Excel skills, leverage excel to improve/streamline finance functions and help team members improve their efficiency by leveraging excel better.
* Good financial modelling and budgeting/planning skills are highly desirable, the ability to build integrated bottom up 3 statement (P&L, BS and CF) models.
* Travel within the UK will be required at times.
* Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines is a must.
* Data driven and logical approach to solving issues.
Values and Commitment
* High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
* Alignment with Communicourt’s values, and a desire to contribute to our mission of delivering fair access to justice.
What we offer in return…
* Opportunities for training and career development outlined in a professional pathway with defined milestones and regular 1-1s.
* Opportunities to work in a company with rapid growth.
* Employee Assistance Programme with access to a free GP helpline and counselling.
* Employer contributions towards a wide range of medical services, including opticians, dentists, physiotherapists appointments, specialist consultations, and health screening.
* Discounts on more than 900 retail outlets.
* Two paid days each year for you to take part in volunteering work.
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