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Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Financial Controller to lead its finance operations. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most iconic cultural institutions and play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting strategic goals.
Reporting directly to the CFO and managing a team of five, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, statutory accounting, and financial systems while ensuring compliance with charity and public sector regulations.
Key Responsibilities:?? Lead all core financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting?? Prepare statutory accounts and oversee year-end processes?? Manage finance systems and ensure accurate, timely data for decision-making?? Ensure compliance with HMRC, Charity Commission, and financial policies?? Support audits and manage relationships with external auditors?? Provide guidance and leadership to a small, high-performing finance team
About You:?? A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)?? Experienced in financial reporting, audit, and compliance - charity, public sector, or audit backgrounds are particularly welcome?? A confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team?? Strong in systems management and Excel, with excellent attention to detail?? Clear in communication and collaborative in approach
What's in it for you??? Work for a nationally recognised cultural organisation?? Enjoy excellent benefits including:?? 27 day's annual leave + bank holidays?? Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days per week on-site)?? Generous pension scheme?? Access to exclusive exhibitions and events
How to Apply:If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and have the financial expertise we're looking for, apply today with your CV.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged.
