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Financial Controller
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About the Organisation
Savant Recruitment is proud to be retained by an established and respected not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage and an important role within the communities it serves. The organisation is currently going through a period of finance transformation, with a focus on strengthening its systems, processes and ways of working while continuing to deliver its wider purpose.
The organisation values professional excellence, a positive outlook, collaboration and building strong relationships, creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute ideas and support continuous improvement.
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The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a critical role leading the transactional finance team, communicating with the wider organisation, whilst ensuring robust financial controls, accurate financial reporting and strong statutory compliance across the organisation and its related entities.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, developing and supporting the transactional finance team (a team of five).
- Leading the production of statutory accounts and statutory returns.
- Taking responsibility for the financial aspects of the annual audit and acting as the key contact for external auditors.
- Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the organisation.
- Maintaining and improving financial controls, systems and processes.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant charity accounting requirements, SORP and statutory regulations.
- Overseeing tax returns, payroll accounting and other statutory reporting.
- Coaching, mentoring and managing the performance of the team, whilst promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
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