Financial Controller

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• Fixed term Contract to Permanent or a Permanent opportunity* Hybrid working - c 2
• 3 days per week to be based in London or Gateshead office* Use your finance skills for good within LivabilityBroster Buchanan are privileged to be partnered with Livability to recruit a Financial Controller to join their team to be based out of their London or Gateshead office on a Hybrid basis. This role could be offered on either a permanent or a fixed term contract to permanent basis.Who you’ll be working forLivability is the charity that’s committed to enabling people with disabilities to live the life they want to lead.What makes life livable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome
• It all adds up to LivabilityWe work to change what is unlivable, helping people to tackle the barriers they face and create a livable life. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in service delivery. Driven by our core values, Livability strives to be open, enabling, inclusive and courageous in all that we do.Our values underpin all that we do: Open, Enabling, Inclusive and CourageousThe role
• Financial ControllerAs a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the financial operations of Livability including ensuring the finance team has the right skills to provide the best possible financial service to Livability, whilst also ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions.You will be leading, managing and developing team capabilities across the purchase ledger, sales ledger and treasury teams.You will develop a passion for our business, and a strong commitment to our corporate values and to those we support. You will be proud to combine your finance skills with social good.What you’ll be doing:You will build close working relationships with the managers and leaders, specifically the Finance Director and Purchase Ledger Manager, Sales Ledger Manager and Treasury Manager.* Lead and develop the transactions teams whilst also contributing to the financial reporting within the business partnering team.* Lead and manage the year end processes for the operational finance teams, including preparation of statutory notes and assisting with the external audit.* Driving the effective and efficient operation of the underlying accounting transaction functions.* Taking ownership of cash processing, banking and bank reconciliations and cash flow management.* Pro-actively identifying areas for improvement and leading the implementation of those improvements.* Assisting with the design and operation of underlying financial controls to ensure the integrity of financial information.* Providing advice and support to other members of the Finance community and Livability staff.What you’ll need to offer:As an experienced Financial Controller you’ll be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) or qualified by experience with significant relevant practical experience.You will have proven previous experience in a finance leadership role and experience in leading and managing teams and great interpersonal skills of being able to interact with a wide variety of people.You will have strong reconciliation skills as well as an excellent understanding of financial controls and experience in identifying efficiency gaps and experience with year-end and stats reporting.You have proven experience in using financial systems, data handling, and Microsoft Office, specifically the Advanced Excel analysis and products.Naturally you will have proven attention to detail and accuracy, a proven ability to prioritise your workload and commitment to team working as well as the ability to work under pressureIdeally you’ll have previous experience gained within a Social or Health Care or Education sector, but any relevant commercial sector experience would also be considered.What’s in it for you:As a package many of the best perks of this role are those you can’t put a price on:* Pleasant office environment based out of either the London or Gateshead office and working on a hybrid basis so spending 2 -3 days per week in the office.* The positive sense of purpose that the work you do will all contribute to enabling people with disabilities to live the life they want to lead.* A 35 hour working week as standard, of course being in a management role within finance will mean occasional longer days, but this is an organisation where you aren’t continuously obliged to work overtime on a weekly basis.* A real commitment to all staff for continuous personal development and training, you can drive what this might look like for you.* 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays* Contributory pension scheme* Personal support provided via access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program* A disability confident employer* A salary of c£60,000 - £70,000 depending upon experience and whether the role is based out of the Gateshead of London office