Financial Controller

Position: Financial Controller (Permanent)
Location: Houghton Regis

Financial Controller – Bedfordshire £58,000–£65,000

A well-established not-for-profit organisation based in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join their Finance Team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a small team, and reporting directly to the CFO.

The role:

Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring effective workflow and development of team members.

Oversee all financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal financial policies.

Work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.

Support operational activities across the organisation, ensuring financial efficiency and stability.

About you:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualified accountant with significant experience in a financial management role.

Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar position, ideally within education, charity, public sector, or not-for-profit organisations.

Strong understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards, and operational finance.

Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.

High proficiency in financial software and Excel; experience with multi-site or complex financial systems is a plus