Financial Controller

• Developing and embedding robust financial systems and controls
• Ensuring tight financial management, compliance with Financial Regulations and CIPFA standards, and recommending changes that impact forecast outturns
• Managing up-to-date cashflow forecasting and supporting the annual budgeting process alongside the Finance Director
• Preparing and reconciling financial returns for government-funded programmes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund requirements
• Overseeing Enterprise Zone loans and investments, including drawdown requests and annual depreciation/amortisation journals
• Completing quarterly intercompany reconciliations and preparing reports and financial analysis for committees and decision-makers
• Producing accurate consolidated and loan fund balances
• Coordinating year-end closedown and preparing the Statement of Accounts to prescribed deadlines
• Liaising with internal and external auditors to support efficient audit processes
• Identifying financial risks, proposing mitigation strategies, and managing stakeholder expectations effectively
• Leading procurement activities from tender preparation through to contract award
• Supporting the transfer of finance functions into a new operating structure during organisational transition

• A strong understanding of public sector finance and CIPFA standards
• Experience overseeing finance operations, financial planning and analysis, and balance sheet controls
• A track record of improving processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring the effective use of public funds
• Confidence working in a complex, politically aware environment
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Experience in procurement and contract management is highly desirable