James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Financial Controller
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Job Opportunity: Finance Controller
We are currently partnering with a Housing Association in London, who are recruiting for a Finance Controller to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
Our client is a leading veterans' housing charity, providing high-quality homes and dedicated support to ex-service personnel and their families.
About the Role
This is a full-time position with a salary band of £65,000 to £70,000 (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial control function, overseeing statutory accounts, audit, treasury, cash flow, VAT, tax and balance sheet management
- Ensure robust financial controls, governance, compliance and risk management across the organisation
- Produce accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making
- Business partner with senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and support across operational teams
- Deputise for the Finance Director, presenting financial information to Executive, Board and Committee meetings when required
- Lead, develop and motivate a small finance team, driving continuous improvement and high-quality financial operations
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Experience Required
- Experience of financial system administration, data integrity management and system improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, accounting standards/regulations, policies, or good practice related to the role
- Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities
- Experience of working in a regulated or public-facing organisation/environment
- Has demonstrable experience of a full statutory audit cycle
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety or compliance frameworks relevant to role
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or qualified by experience with demonstrable experience of a full statutory audit cycle (5 years post-qualification)
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Working Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Hybrid working – up to three days per week working from home
Application Information
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Recommendation Scheme
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