UK Financial Controller

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UK Financial Controller

Merthyr Tydfil (with hybrid working and Cardiff office access)

Up to £65,000 Plus benefits DOE

About the Role

Môrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation to recruit a UK Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation in its early stages, with ambitious plans for expansion across the UK.

The Financial Controller will report directly to the Head of Operations & Finance in the UK, with a dotted line to the Group CFO. You will manage a finance team of five and play a pivotal role in leading the UK finance function through a period of transformation, system upgrades, and process improvements.

This role offers significant scope for growth, including the potential to step into a Group FD role for the UK arm of the business for the right candidate. You will also interact with global stakeholders, making this an excellent opportunity for a confident, people-focused finance leader.

Key Responsibilities include:

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and manage all UK finance staff, setting clear objectives and performance standards

Develop team capability and support succession planning

Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Act as the first point of escalation for operational finance matters

Financial Control & Reporting

Full ownership of the monthly close process across all UK entities

Prepare consolidated management accounts and board-ready reporting packs

Ensure integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations

Lead audit preparation and manage external audit processes

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasts

Prepare clear, board-ready financial analysis, highlighting risks and variances

Translate operational plans into reliable financial forecasts

Support tender submissions with financial budgets and analysis

Compliance & Governance

Oversee statutory accounts under UK GAAP and liaise with external accountants

Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and filing obligations

Maintain internal controls, documentation, and audit trails

Cash Flow & Risk Management

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity

Identify and escalate financial risks proactively

Ensure all compliance and reporting requirements are met

Systems & Process Improvement

Standardise finance processes across the UK business

Drive efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in reporting

Support system upgrades, process enhancements, and integration of acquisitions

Qualifications & Technical Expertise:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements

Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audits

Knowledge of multi-entity environments and financial controls

Leadership & Management:

Proven experience leading finance teams and managing month-end and reporting cycles

Strong process improvement and discipline skills

Confident, collaborative, and capable of earning respect across senior leadership

Sector Experience (desirable):

Education, training, government-funded, or charitable organisations

Charities SORP and Charity Commission reporting experience

Personal Attributes:

High integrity, professional standards, and accountability

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Calm under pressure with confident communication skills

Benefits

37.5 hours per week, hybrid working after probation and settling-in period

Private medical cover for family, life assurance, 5% matched pension

25 days holiday + birthday + 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years

Salary sacrifice scheme for electric or hybrid cars available post-probation
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Location:
Merthyr Tydfil
Salary:
£55,000 - £65,000 /annum
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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