Finance Controller - Merrifield Consultants : Job Details

Are you an experienced finance leader with a passion for delivering robust financial controls and driving change? This is an exciting opportunity to join an impactful organisation as a Financial Controller for a 6 month contract, where you'll oversee financial operations and play a vital role in ensuring sustainability and operational excellence.Job Advert: Financial ControllerLocation: LondonReports to: Associate Director of FinanceSalary: £65,000Contract: 6 months FTC/Temp consideredInterviews: ASAPThe RoleAs Financial Controller, you will lead on implementing and maintaining strong internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving improvements to financial processes. You will play a pivotal role in leading change management initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and supporting strategic decision-making.Key areas of responsibility include:

• Internal Finance Controls & Compliance: Design, implement, and maintain robust financial controls to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Change Management: Lead and deliver improvements in financial processes, including designing and implementing new month-end procedures and supporting organizational change projects.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow, manage investments, and maintain strong banking relationships.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Strategic Collaboration: Provide financial insights to support resource allocation, strategic initiatives, and program development.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver timely and insightful reports and analysis to inform key organizational decisions.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting processes and monitor performance against financial objectives.

What We're Looking ForWe are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking financial professional to take on this critical leadership role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintaining and improving internal financial controls, a track record of successfully driving change in financial processes, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve strategic objectives.Experience working within a charity or nonprofit organisation, with knowledge of charity-specific accounting standards (e.g., SORP), would be advantageous but is not essential. Lastly, experience working with Business Central will be preferable.Why Join?This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to creating meaningful impact. In this role, you'll shape financial strategy, enhance processes, and lead a dedicated team, ensuring resources are effectively utilised to achieve organisational goals.How to Apply:To apply, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants. Or apply through this advert.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.