Financial Controller

Financial Controller / Finance ManagerCentral Hertfordshire Hybrid Working£70,000 - £89,298pa + Excellent BenefitsSRM Recruitment are partnering with a leading research organisation to recruit a Financial Controller / Finance Manager to support the Finance Director and wider leadership team.This role will suit an experienced qualified accountant who enjoys operating in a complex stakeholder environment and has experience gained within Higher Education, Research Institutes, Public Sector, NHS, Academy Trusts or larger/national grant-funded charities.Key Responsibilities:• Ownership of financial control, reporting and governance activities• Leading month-end, year-end and audit processes• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning• Oversight of research projects, grant funding and sponsor-funded activities• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation• Developing financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks• Supporting compliance with funder, sponsor and regulatory requirements• Leading, mentoring and developing finance team membersThe Successful Candidate Will Have:• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA• Experience within higher education, research, public sector, NHS, academy trust or larger grant-funded charity environments• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and financial control• Experience working with grants, funding streams, sponsor reporting, restricted funds or project-based funding• Strong stakeholder ..... full job details .....