Financial Controller

Divisional Director - Medlock Partners (Specialist in Senior Finance Appointments)Benefits: flexible working, Private Medical, 28 days holiday (+ stats), DIS, electric car schemeSummary:Medlock Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering our client, a fantastic, government funded non for profit organisation based in the Merseyside area as they look to appoint a technically competent Finance Manager/Financial Controller as part of a recent restructure.This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an innovative and forward thinking organisation with a priority purpose and focus on sustainability to create solutions that address environmental, social, and economic challenges.Following significant investment, the Finance Manager/Financial Controller will report to the Finance Director, a passionate CEO and be responsible for ensuring robust financial control within company guidelines. You will also have responsibility of carrying out the day to day financial processes, cash management, risk management and governance.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the provision of robust accounting services for use by managers in planning and controlling the income and expenditure of the businessContribute to the implementation of the charity’s strategic plan developing annual work programmes with the Management Committee as appropriateLine manage admin and finance assistants with matrix management support via Directors of Operations.Maintain the financial policies, procedures and guidelines to guide the organisations financial decision-makingCreate and share detailed monthly financial reports with the Finance DirectorWork with our auditors to prepare year-end accounts and audit papers.Handle VAT claims, bank reconciliations, and month-end tasksApprove invoices, purchase orders and ensure BACS payments are made on time.Provide budget holders with accurate and timely reportsIdentify ways to improve the finance function and work proactively with the team to deliver theseKeep up to date and be involved in wider organisational issues and share these as appropriateKey Requirements:Globally conscious with a passion for sustainabilityFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Experience of accounts management including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reportingExperience of leading and managing a small team, coaching and empowering others to improve performance and ensure everyone contributes and individual voices are heardSignificant proficiency in financial accounting & reporting, including external statutory reporting and audit and the ability to understand, manage and interpret budgetary and other financial information.Ability to manage competing priorities and resources in order to deliver effective financial oversight and critical decision makingExperience of working within the not-for-profit sector (beneficial not essential)As a business partner to budget holders and Project Managers, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting process.The ideal candidate will be a qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA finance professional with a passion for the environment and keen to work within a fast paced environment. You will be comfortable with both financial and management accounting practices and will act as a mentor to a small finance function.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinanceIndustriesNon-profit Organizations and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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