Job Description

Are you an experienced qualified accountant looking for an influential role where you can truly make an impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive organisation with a strong sustainability ethos and community focus.
As Financial Controller, you will work closely with senior leadership and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, leading strategic initiatives, and embedding best in-class processes and systems. This opportunity offers significant scope for influence, autonomy, and career growth in a dynamic, forward-looking business.
What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Deliver consolidated group accounts, cash flow forecasts, and board reporting to tight deadlines.
• Oversee audits, compliance and financial governance across the group.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and reporting, including system migration projects.
• Provide commercial insight and strategic financial support to senior stakeholders.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with proven leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, consolidations, and financial controls.
• Commercially astute with the ability to provide clear insight and challenge decisions.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with stakeholder influencing ability.
• Experience of change-driven environments is desirable.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Hybrid working and flexible approach to work-life balance.
• Competitive salary with benefits package.
• Pension scheme and healthcare.
• Opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation with a sustainability focus.
• Professional, supportive culture with opportunities for progression.
• Onsite parking.

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