Finance Controller

About the Role
Our client is looking to build out their finance team and looking for a finance controller to join their team. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage the annual audit process, supervise a finance team of 9, and translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for senior managers.
Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Reporting: Lead monthly/annual closes, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting.
• Audit & Accounts: Manage year-end accounts production and external audits to strict deadlines.
• Controls & Balance Sheet: Oversee a robust control framework, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, grants, and banking.
• Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage daily liquidity, banking controls, and 18-month rolling cash-flow forecasts.
• Tax & Compliance: Ensure full compliance across VAT, CIS, PAYE, corporation tax, and FRS 102.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing, customer-focused finance team (4 direct reports).
• Process Improvement: Drive system efficiency, automation, and ongoing finance transformation.

What We Are Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with current professional membership.
• Proven post-qualification experience in a complex, multi-site organisation (Charity or Housing sector background preferred).
• Extensive experience in managing complex audits, tax compliance, and treasury functions.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach and advanced Excel/accounting systems proficiency.