Financial Controller

At Positive Futures, we know were the best - best for the people we support, and best for our staff. Join us and transform their future and yours!? Financial Controller Head Office - Bangor £50,000 - £57,500 (depending on experience) 37.5 hours (full time) The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop the Finance Department and ensure that all activities and functions of the Department are aligned with organisational priorities across the group of companies in order to deliver our Mission: Positive Futures for people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism working together to achieve dreams and transform lives. Main responsibilities include: Support Function Support the Finance Director through ensuring the effective day to day operations of the Finance function. Work closely with services / departments in a support and advisory role, assisting managers to implement policies and procedures. Respond to queries from budget holders in a timely and accurate manner. Liaise closely with Operations, Fundraising and Marketing in order to develop budgets and forecasts for funding applications and business growth plans. Deliver finance related training to staff and evaluate the effectiveness of the delivery. Finance Management and Controls Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial information, including budgets, cash flows and management accounts. Review and present financial information to Trustees, senior managers and other budget holders on a timely basis. Produce statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors. Provide oversight of the payroll service provided to staff working in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Ensure there is a robust process for internal auditing and co-ordinate internal auditing in all our services. Ensure returns to HMRC/Revenue Commissioners, funders and other bodies are done accurately and within the required timeframes. Ensure changes to bank accounts and authorities are done promptly. Ensure credit control and collections are operating effectively and areas of concern are dealt with promptly. Staff Management Manage and develop the Finance team by implementing the performance management cycle, providing coaching, support and direction and conducting person centred supervision. Ensure that the staff within the Finance team are appropriately trained and qualified to perform their role to the standard required by the organisation Estates Ensure effective estates management to include the purchasing and/or leasing of capital and other assets. Risk Management Comply with Risk Management policies, standards, processes, procedures and guidance as applicable to your role and across the finance function. Ensure that risk management processes are complied with and risks are clearly identified and action to mitigate taken. Projects Lead and contribute to Finance and organisation projects. General Consult and negotiate with funders relating to new services and changes to contracts. Use information, communication and technology systems in carrying out the responsibilities of the post. Read, understand and follow policy, keeping aware of new policies and policy changes / developments. Seek to develop and build relevant professional networks that could support organisational development in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Deputise for the Finance Director as required. As part of the management team, lead and/or participate in the resolution of employee relations issues within the Finance team or wider organisation as required. Represent Positive Futures, as appropriate, to include participation in special interest/working groups Finally, and of paramount importance, Positive Futures employees are expected to have regular contact with the people we support and to be available to them in order that their views and aspirations are made clear and are kept to the forefront of our work. There may be occasions when the job holder is required to fulfil some duties outside of normal working hours and flexibility is therefore essential. Our Benefits: Health Cash Plan supporting your wellbeing 24/7 Telephone access to a UK GP 24/7 Independent Advice Line including; Counselling, Medical, Legal & more Rewards Scheme, Monthly opportunities for discounts and special offers! Enhanced Sick Pay on completion of probation period. Money back towards health bills, including, MRI Scans, Dental cover & more. Our Approach: The Life I Want empowering adults with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism to have choice and independence to live the life they want now and in the future. At Positive Futures, we believe everything is possible. We dont look for reasons why something cant be done. We find a reason why it can. This is why our services make a huge difference to the people and families we support. We challenge outdated ways of thinking. We identify gaps in service provision. We act creatively. We work in partnership. Most of our established services first started in this way. Essential Criteria: To apply for this role you must have: 1. A professional accounting qualification (e.g. chartered member of ICAI / CIMA / ACCA or other equivalent) for at least 3 years 2 Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, to include either: a.At least 3 years experience working in a managerial role in the Finance Department of an organisation with a turnover of at least £1,000,000 OR b.At least 3 years experience in the management of external financial audits from planning to supervision and review 3. Minimum of 3 years experience of preparing financial reports 4. Demonstrate an advanced level of competence in using Microsoft Excel 5. Ability to travel independently. Positive Futures defines this as being a car driver and holder of a clean driving licence or having access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the demands of the post 6. Experience of managing staff To apply for this role, we would also LIKE you to have: Knowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to organisations in the charity and social care sector Experience of working in a charitable organisations Finance Department Experience of working in an organisation that operates across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. We are an equal opportunity employer. Positive Futures reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria. Only the information provided on the application form can be considered for shortlisting. If you are successful at interview, you will be required to undertake an Access NI Enhanced disclosure check. Please see attached document for more information. Anticipated interviews - week commencing 20th May 2024 Skills: CIMA Financial Accounting Reporting Accounting Benefits: health cash plan generous annual leave