Financial Controller

Job Description

Robert Walters - Public Sector Division - Financial Controller - Local Government - Up to £61,300 per annum Role Type: PermanentLocation: West MidlandsJob Title: Head of Financial Planning and AnalysisSalary: Between £53,186 and £61,300 per annum depending on experienceWorking: Warwickshire hybrid workingSector: Candidates with a Public Sector or working for non-profit making organisations background are essential for this positionQualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA - EssentialDuties of the Financial Controller:The Financial Controller will work as part of the Inspire leadership team which is made up of the CEO, Assistant CEO and Directors.

• Lead financial management and strategy, manage strategic programmes and projects and implement digital and technology strategies
• Contribute to the corporate leadership and development of the organisation
• Act as the senior finance professional within the organisation
• Ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial information and analysis to assist in key decision making by the Board and Leadership Team
• Guarantee that financial systems and procedures meet organisational needs in an agile way
• Establish a programme management office to manage key strategic projects
• Facilitate improved use of financial and performance data to support decision making and performance improvement
• Deploy, monitor and manage assigned budgets
• Build positive relationships with other staff, colleagues, and stakeholders, including Board members
• Contribute to the overall strategic leadership and management of the organisation
• Lead on agreed areas of contract and client management with partners, funders, providers, and suppliers
• Oversee transactional finance, payroll and HR related functions, ensuring these are undertaken efficiently
• Contribute to the business development of the organisation, including additional contracting, grant funding, gifting, donations, legacies and income generation
• Ensure financial regulations and financial compliance is adhered to across the organisation
• Handle VAT and other tax liabilities are managed and compliant with latest legislation
• Planning and organising the strategic financial planning and risk management across the organisation
• Ensure key areas of financial management including, budget management including production of management accounts for the Board, leadership of annual audit and delivery of statutory accounts, treasury management, financial risk management and financialcompliance, strategic financial advice and support to leadership team, support and develop budget managers
• Establish and embed robust financial transactions are undertaken to meet obligations
• Provide transactional services including payroll, pension, and recruitment
• Work with, and report to members of the Inspire leadership team, the board and funders as required
• Identify best value and areas for efficiency / cost reduction / sustainable procurement
• Inform the CEO of any changes in the strategic, professional, and operational environment including customer satisfaction issues

If you are interested in this position, please email a CV to and applications will be called in order of receipt.