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Financial Controller 4 Days Per Week

Absolute Recruit
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 3ES, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Absolute Recruit is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller for a respected charity to lead their finance function.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
  • Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day finance operations, delivering monthly financial reports, and supporting budgeting processes.
  • The ideal candidate will hold a recognised accounting qualification and possess strong analytical skills, with expertise in VAT and Board-level reporting.
  • This position offers a flexible working model, gym membership, and private healthcare benefits.
Absolute Recruit is proud to partner with a respected charity in search of a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This is a high-impact, hands-on role supporting the Chief Operating Officer and wider leadership team, combining operational oversight with strategic insight.Working flexibility of 4 days per week. Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day finance operations, managing and developing a small transactional team.
  • Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, KPI dashboards, and financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow).
  • Provide variance analysis and strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance.
  • Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes with robust financial planning.
  • Prepare quarterly Board Packs and deliver clear financial insights to the Board.
  • Oversee VAT compliance, including return submissions and partial exemption calculations.
  • Ensure rigorous financial controls and continuously improve processes and systems.
  • Manage the year-end audit process and statutory accounts preparation.
  • Lead ad hoc finance projects aimed at process improvement and system enhancement.
About YouYou will be a proactive and collaborative finance professional who thrives in both strategic and operational domains. Ideally, you will have:
  • A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or be part-qualified with substantial relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of financial control frameworks and audit processes.
  • Proven expertise in VAT.
  • Experience preparing Board-level reporting and supporting leadership decision-making.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with finance systems.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • A hands-on attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
What’s On Offer
  • Flexible and hybrid working model.
  • Gym membership.
  • Private healthcare.
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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.