Financial Controller

1 Days Old

London, England, United Kingdom Salary: £49,000.00 - £52,000.00 (British Pound Sterling)
ACA/CA qualification is preferred (CIMA ACCA acceptable if the candidate have substantial relevant experience) SORP and accounting requirements for charities and trading subsidiaries Experience of financial management and the operational workings of a charity Financial experience within a fundraising charity Experience of managing and developing a team Knowledge of financial procedures and key financial processes Experience with developing and analysing management accounts
Role overview To manage all aspects of the charity's financial management including leading the production of statutory accounts, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting. To support the Chief Operating Officer and Executive to maintain a high level finance function of the organisation. Key Responsibilities
Governance and Compliance
Ensure all statutory and regulatory returns are made in a timely manner Ensure written procedures kept up to date covering all areas of responsibility Take the lead on managing Internal controls Be a part of the charity's management team and contribute towards charity-wide decision making Oversee and review the necessary Gambling Commission returns and accounts for the two raffles held annually by the charity Oversee all tax requirements including Gift Aid collection, PAYE and VAT
Audit
Produce financial statements at the year-end (31 December) and prepare for and lead on the audit process In collaboration with all teams, manage and produce Trustees Annual Report
Financial Accounting
Prepare Financial reports for the Board and Finance and Operation Committee and attend / present if required Leading, developing and motivating the accounts team supporting them with timely and insightful management accounts to enable efficient effective decision making by the leadership team Working with other stakeholder to support key deliverables relating to statutory accounts, automation, prioritisation, removing workload and process/efficiency improvements Lead on the investment policy / strategy for the organisation and advise the COO and Finance and Operations Committee accordingly Develop and maintain the budgeting process for the charity, ensuring appropriate cash-flows, income and expenditure forecasts prepared and reporting against targets on a monthly basis Along with HR and the COO, oversee the Payroll function Maintain control over the administration of the payment of grant programmes, which may span several years, supported by the Head of Research Proactive in improving processes and resolving issues that impact financial management. Lead and participate in any upgrade process
Management Accounting
Accounting with providing a high performing management accounts function, delivering accurate monthly management accounts and insightful commentary in line with deadlines Delivering standardised reporting required for all stakeholders including the Board and Executive Supporting with the preparation of annual budgets and re-forecasting when necessary Identifying and highlighting trends, anomalies, opportunities and risks. Continuously looking at ways to improve existing systems including improvement to the reporting tools to produce more meaningful reports for the business Support the finance team in the continuing development and improvement of financial systems and procedures to meet changing regulatory requirements and organisational needs
Strategy
Work with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer and other advisors to contribute towards the overall strategic direction of the charity
Other
Liaison with external advisors as required (eg, solicitors, auditors, bankers, consultants) and Trustees All other duties as expected within a small/mid-sized charity
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Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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