Financial Controls Manager

Financial Controls Manager Permanent Liverpool - £58,000 to £70,000 + Benefits

Our client is a large not for profit organisation that has grown considerably over the last 12 months and is now going through a period of great transitional change. We are now seeking a qualified technical accountant to help delivers the organisation's ambitious delivery plans. As the Financial Controls Manager, you will join a talented and committed finance team, and your role will be to support key finance stakeholders in the management and development of the financial control environment across the group.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all the processes are fully defined, properly documented and compliant with the relevant accounting standards to ensure good financial control
• Review routine finance processes and controls to ensure they are appropriate and highlight any risks
• Undertake regular testing across finance to ensure compliance and financial robustness
• Work with both financial and non-financial colleagues to ensure financial controls are applied to all key systems and processes
• Undertake a deep analysis and audit review of controls and processes across a range of financial outputs to formally identify an effective internal controls framework
• Work closely with the Finance Processing Manager and Financial Accounting Manager to ensure month end processes and procedures, such as balance sheet reconciliation and month end journals, are processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor unresolved issues
• Raise awareness of the importance of strong financial controls

This will be a high profile role within the finance team and will be a key ambassador for finance.

The Person:

• It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant and would suit a first or second time mover
• Effective communication and negotiation skills are essential
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience of working in a large and complex organisation

Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life cover
• Health cash plan
• Eye care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers