Financial Controller

Coventry Permanent £58,000 - £62,000 per year View Job Description
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the financial stewardship, reporting, and planning of the organisation. You will act as a deputy to the Director of Finance, lead the finance team, and drive improvements in financial processes and controls.
  • Lead on strategic finance for a purpose-driven organisation
  • Enjoy a broad and rewarding role with senior influence

About Our Client

Our client is a values-led charitable organisation with deep roots in the local community, overseeing a wide network of operations that support both heritage and mission-led activities. With a team of around 50 staff, they deliver services across finance, property, governance, and safeguarding. The organisation is known for its culture of inclusion, support, and strong community purpose.

Job Description

  • Lead the production of monthly management accounts and oversee budget holder reviews


  • Deliver timely and accurate statutory accounts and annual audit coordination


  • Own the financial planning process including the organisation's annual budget


  • Develop, monitor, and evaluate internal financial controls and procedures


  • Work with leadership to support financial strategy, change management and process improvement


  • Provide financial insight to operational leaders and guide key decision-making


  • Support parishes and external stakeholders with financial and reporting guidance


  • Deputise for the Director of Finance when required and lead the finance team (including two Finance Managers)

The Successful Applicant

The successful Financial Controller will have:

  • A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)


  • Strong management accounting and budgeting experience


  • Hands-on experience producing year-end statutory accounts and managing audits


  • A solid understanding of charity accounting and the Charities SORP


  • Experience leading teams and working with ERP systems


  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders


  • An understanding or willingness to engage with the mission and values of the organisation

What's on Offer



  • Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum


  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 Christmas days + birthday leave


  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay


  • Non-contributory pension scheme (8.5% employer contribution)


  • Wellbeing support including EAP, eye care, and flexible working


  • Training and development opportunities, and genuine work-life balance
Contact
Hamza Raza
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6716454
Phone number
+441212309358

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Coventry
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hamza Raza
Consultant phone
+441212309358
Job reference
JN-042025-6716454