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Your new company Financial Controller for a charity whilst they go through a period of change, initially 100% office-based. Your new role You will be an experienced and strategic finance professional to be part of the senior leadership team, overseeing Finance and IT. You will oversee a team of direct reports, and be responsible for the full spectrum of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and treasury, while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, Charity Commission requirements, and financial reporting standards. Key responsibilities include liaising with external financial service providers, leading financial planning and analysis to support long-term objectives, and developing systems for project profitability and job costing. The role also involves reviewing and approving monthly payments, managing online banking processes, and ensuring VAT compliance. You will support external audits, prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts, maintain rolling cash flow forecasts, and monitor key performance indicators. A commitment to driving efficiency through automation and process optimisation. What you'll need to succeed You will be an ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA qualified Accountant with experience of leading a finance team within either a charity or a SME business. You will have knowledge of VAT regulations, including partial exemption, and payroll tax compliance. You will also be involved in implementing improvements in financial systems and processes, so prior experience is a plus. This is a hands-on role working with a company that is currently going through a period of change. What you'll get in return This is an interim role for a period of circa 6 months, initially 100% office-based, but after a period of time there can be some flexibility. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ