Financial Controller

To proactively assist the Finance Director in the development and maintenance of all necessary financial controls, system and processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of the organisations finances and compliance.

Client Details

You will be working for an exciting government organisation based in Central London

Description

• Prepare robust Annual Accounts and quarterly returns into Group Accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM) and Accounting Standards frameworks, to the agreed timetable and providing adequate time for management review and challenge in advance of submission. Ensure that the associated budgeted impact is clearly communicated and any budgetary issues are raised with the Finance Director.
• Proactively manage the production of monthly management accounts, Board Reports, Grant–in–Aid requests, cash management returns, key performance indicators, transparency reports and other returns for both external and internal users – this will include presentation to stakeholders as required
• Deputise for the Finance Director.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and Framework of authorities and maintain appropriate policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external audit on the audit of the Annual Accounts ensuring delivery of the Accounts and all supporting data to a high quality and within a clearly defined and acceptable time frame.
• Annual budget setting
• Production of monthly returns to budget holders reporting on actual expenditure to date and working with them to provide supportable forecasts for the coming year.
• Direct and control Finance staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards, driving up standards and providing an environment in which staff can positively contribute, influence change and develop expertise.
• Carry out performance development reviews with direct reporting staff

Profile

• A fully qualified finance professional with a recognised accountancy awarding body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA etc
• Proven experience of taking charge and delivering financial and management accounts successfully within a robust financial framework and engaging with senior management for reporting purposes
• Experience of designing and implementing robust financial controls and reconciliation procedures.
• Experience of working in a public sector environment delivering financial and management accounts, including the experience of central government budgeting and accounting practices and public sector accounting requirements (e.g. government accounting including FReM, MPM, budgets and estimates).
• Experience of applying complex accounting issues and public sector guidelines and rules (IFRS experience preferred), including management of defined benefit pension scheme.
• Experience of financial accounting processes, including producing financial statements.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing a team.

Job Offer

An exciting temp to perm opportunity!