Financial Controller Part Time

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Our client, a prestigious London University, is currently seeking a temporary, part-time (22.5 hours per week) Finance Controller, running for 3-months in the first instance, working remotely with the requirement to come to the office in London once per month.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Supporting managers in ensuring financial resources are managed effectively and ensuring that policies & procedures are in place to promote consistency & accountability.
• Providing support on long term financial plans to promote and foster the organisation’s financial health.
• Developing a forecasting process for departmental use.
• Analysing relevant financial data to identify trends from across the organisation to ensure optimal financial decision making.
• Collaborating with the wider organisation to ensure that the management of financial information is complete and accurate.
• Completing monthly reconciliation reports to support strategic financial decisions.
• Identifying financial and operational risks and determining the most appropriate method of mitigating with relevant stakeholders.
• Maximising the cost recovery opportunities within specific areas and ensure they are captured accurately.
• Liaising with various stakeholders to support with the smooth running of the department, including developing budgets and reports.
• Attending required Finance & Trustee meetings, occasionally preparing and presenting reports.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Previous experience in a similar role working within the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstratable experience of formulating, overseeing and reporting on financial and operational plans.
• Strong experience using data and insight to inform recommendations, identify trends and inform business decisions.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong practical understanding of information governance, data protection and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and submit your CV in Word format.

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