Financial controller
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £61,003 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | B29 6NA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Sense |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 305387JCP |
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About the Role
The Financial Controller will be pivotal in managing Sense’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead a team within the Finance department, fostering high performance, continuous improvement, and professional development.
You will also drive innovation by enhancing financial systems, mapping and improving processes, implementing new technologies, and exploring automation and AI solutions to improve efficiency and insight.
This is a full time, hybrid role working 2-3 days per week from our office in Selly Oak.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, capex reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts, and returns.
Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and legislation.
Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
Responsible for VAT and corporation tax returns.
Provide finance services to external or semi-autonomous entities.
Systems Development & Process Improvement
Map financial processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead initiatives to enhance existing systems and implement new technologies.
Explore automation and AI to streamline operations and reporting.
Adapt the chart of accounts to meet changing business needs.
Cash Flow Management
Oversee cash flow forecasting with business partners to ensure effective liquidity management.
Line Management
Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.
Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide coaching and development.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Audit & Compliance
Manage audits, liaise with external auditors, and ensure timely completion.
Ensure compliance with charity regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work with budget holders to provide financial guidance and support.
Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
Person Specification
Essential
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven experience in financial management within a charity or not-for-profit.
Thorough knowledge of Charity SORP, FRS 102, and statutory accounts preparation.
Strong technical understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated success leading and motivating large finance teams with commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Experience in financial systems development, process mapping, and improvement.
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and Sense’s values, including supporting people with complex communication needs.
Desirable
Knowledge of automation tools and emerging technologies such as AI.
Experience with SUN Accounts or similar ERP systems.
Experience supporting finance system implementations or upgrades.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
The Financial Controller will be pivotal in managing Sense’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead a team within the Finance department, fostering high performance, continuous improvement, and professional development.
You will also drive innovation by enhancing financial systems, mapping and improving processes, implementing new technologies, and exploring automation and AI solutions to improve efficiency and insight.
This is a full time, hybrid role working 2-3 days per week from our office in Selly Oak.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, capex reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts, and returns.
Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and legislation.
Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
Responsible for VAT and corporation tax returns.
Provide finance services to external or semi-autonomous entities.
Systems Development & Process Improvement
Map financial processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead initiatives to enhance existing systems and implement new technologies.
Explore automation and AI to streamline operations and reporting.
Adapt the chart of accounts to meet changing business needs.
Cash Flow Management
Oversee cash flow forecasting with business partners to ensure effective liquidity management.
Line Management
Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.
Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide coaching and development.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Audit & Compliance
Manage audits, liaise with external auditors, and ensure timely completion.
Ensure compliance with charity regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work with budget holders to provide financial guidance and support.
Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
Person Specification
Essential
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven experience in financial management within a charity or not-for-profit.
Thorough knowledge of Charity SORP, FRS 102, and statutory accounts preparation.
Strong technical understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated success leading and motivating large finance teams with commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Experience in financial systems development, process mapping, and improvement.
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and Sense’s values, including supporting people with complex communication needs.
Desirable
Knowledge of automation tools and emerging technologies such as AI.
Experience with SUN Accounts or similar ERP systems.
Experience supporting finance system implementations or upgrades.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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