Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Reporting to: Finance Director

Salary: Circa £55k per annum

Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Remote working within the UK with occasional travel to London

(we are not accepting applications from outside the UK)

(Please note, that applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted throughout this advert's duration)

Company – British Safety Council

We are a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality health, safety, wellbeing and environmental services worldwide. We believe everyone has the right to return home safe and well at the end of the working day. We seek an experienced Financial Controller who will play a key role in maintaining the organisation's financial health by driving robust financial management, control, and reporting processes.

The Role

The Financial Controller will manage all financial control, reporting, transactional processing, and compliance aspects. This includes overseeing finance operations in the UK and managing financial processes at the subsidiary in India, which involves outsourced components. The role includes line management responsibility for three key areas: Credit Control, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable Operations in India. As such, strong experience in line management and team development is critical.

Working closely with the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead balance sheet management, working capital optimisation, payroll, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and internal financial policies, including audit processes.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in line management, including leading and developing staff.
• Proven experience in balance sheet management, working capital optimisation, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrable experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, and payroll functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HMRC regulations, including VAT, corporation tax, PAYE, NI, and pensions.
• Strong understanding of charity financial reporting requirements (Charity SORP, FRS 102).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems.

Desirable

• Experience using FinancialForce (Certinia), Sage, or similar accounting systems.
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM.
• Knowledge of Indian accounting and tax regulations.
• Experience with financial system upgrades or implementations.
• Knowledge of financial issues affecting medium-sized charities.

As part of our team, you can expect;

• An opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, as mentioned below.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference in a growing organisation with international operations.

Benefits

🌴 25 days annual leave with holiday buying and selling option

🩺 Health cash-plan benefits upon joining

🍎 Private medical and dental cover on completion of the probationary period

🏡 Flexible working from day one of joining

👪 Attractive family-friendly policies

🥇 Training and Development opportunities

🙏 Other wellbeing activities

To Apply

If you are a qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial control, reporting, and line management, and are excited about leading financial operations in a dynamic not-for-profit organisation, we would love to hear from you! Please click 'Apply' to read a more detailed job description. You will then be able to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role.

Guaranteed interview scheme

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for.