Financial Controller

Financial Controller£55,000 - £58,000 | North Notts | Hybrid working Are you a hands-on finance leader who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, supporting a team and improving the way finance operates? We are recruiting a Financial Controller for a large, established charity based near Mansfield. This is a key role within a complex organisation, leading the day-to-day finance function while supporting senior leadership with accurate reporting, forecasting, cash flow and financial control. You will be joining an organisation with multiple service areas, a meaningful purpose and a finance function that needs someone who can bring structure, support and technical confidence.The Role You will take ownership of the finance operation, including:\n

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• Leading and developing a small finance and payroll team
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• Reviewing monthly management accounts
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• Working closely with budget holders on reporting, budgets and forecasts
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• Producing cash flow forecasts and supporting wider financial planning
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• Overseeing capital reporting, fixed assets and ROI analysis
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• Supporting board, senior management and committee reporting
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• Working with auditors and professional advisors
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• Improving processes, controls, reporting and use of systems
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The Person We are looking for someone who has:\n

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• Strong management accounts experience
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• Previous experience managing or developing a finance team
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• Good technical understanding of month-end, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and fixed assets
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• Strong Excel skills
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• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experience
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• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and non-finance managers
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• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent qualification, although strong finalists will be considered
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Experience in charity, education, not-for-profit, public sector or multi-academy trusts would be useful, but it is not essential. More important is the ability to lead a team, understand the detail and improve how the finance function supports the organisation.What’s On Offer\n

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• £55,000 - £58,000 salary
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• Hybrid working
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• Flexible start and finish times
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• Pension
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• 25 days' holiday, rising with service
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• Broad, senior finance role with real influence
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• Opportunity to work for an organisation with a clear social purpose
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller who wants a varied, hands-on leadership role in a values-led organisation.