09 Nov, 2026# Finance Controller£60,000 - £65,000 yearly* CV-Library* Hatfield, HertfordshirePermanent Charity### Job DescriptionAbout the RoleOur client is looking to build out their finance team and looking for a finance controller to join their team. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage the annual audit process, supervise a finance team of 9, and translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for senior managers.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations & Reporting: Lead monthly/annual closes, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting.Audit & Accounts: Manage year-end accounts production and external audits to strict deadlines.Controls & Balance Sheet: Oversee a robust control framework, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, grants, and banking.Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage daily liquidity, banking controls, and 18-month rolling cash-flow forecasts.Tax & Compliance: Ensure full compliance across VAT, CIS, PAYE, corporation tax, and FRS 102.Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing, customer-focused finance team (4 direct reports).Process Improvement: Drive system efficiency, automation, and ongoing finance transformation.What We Are Looking ForFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with current professional membership.Proven post-qualification experience in a complex, multi-site organisation (Charity or Housing sector background preferred).Extensive experience in managing complex audits, tax compliance, and treasury functions.Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach and advanced Excel/accounting systems proficiency
Finance Controller in Hatfield employer: Premier
Premier is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Tangmere, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a hybrid work model, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth through direct engagement with senior leadership on impactful projects. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values strategic insight and hands-on execution in a supportive environment.
