Job Description
We’re partnering with a well respected not-for-profit organisation based in Leyland that supports vulnerable people across the local community. The organisation delivers a mix of frontline outreach services alongside a network of retail stores, creating a varied and operationally interesting environment from a finance perspective.They are now looking to appoint a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and provide clear, practical financial leadership to the organisation.The roleYou’ll report directly to the Chief Executive, work closely with the senior leadership team and trustees, and manage a small finance team of two Finance Assistants.The role is hands-on and broad in scope, with responsibility for ensuring the organisation’s finances are well controlled, clearly reported and fit to support decision making. It’s not overly corporate or process-heavy, but it does require someone who is comfortable taking ownership and bringing structure where needed.Key responsibilities include:
* Preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
* Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management, with regular forward looking insight
* Full balance sheet ownership, including reconciliations and control accounts
* Oversight of day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales invoicing, payroll reconciliation and payments
* Supporting non-finance managers to understand and use financial information
* Working with external accountants and auditors on year end and statutory requirements
* Ensuring financial controls, policies and processes are proportionate, robust and followed
* Acting as a trusted finance partner to the CEO and trustees
Key Requirements:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred
* Open to candidates stepping up into a Financial Controller role, or those stepping down into a part-time position for greater flexibility and better work/life balance
* A creative, out of the box thinker who can solve problems without overcomplicating things
* Agile approach to working, comfortable adapting priorities as the organisation evolves
* Ability to move at pace and respond to changing business needs
* Demonstrates emotional intelligence, with the ability to engage appropriately with service users and non-finance colleagues
* Pragmatic, collaborative working style suited to a values-led, people-focused organisation
* Experience using Xero would be beneficial but not essential
* Knowledge of Charity SORP is helpful but not essential
Benefits
* £60,000 FTE (£48,000 for 29 hours / 4 days)
* Part-time role 29 hours per week
* Open to 4 or 5 days, depending on preference
* Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days in the office
* Pension of 6% employer / 2% employee
* A genuinely flexible, adult approach to working hours and workload
The organisation is known for being supportive, ethical and pragmatic. There’s a strong sense of trust, very little ego, and a real focus on doing the right thing rather than ticking boxes.