<div data-v-0e62ab25="" class="flex xs12"><div data-v-0e62ab25=""><p id="isPasted" style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We are seeking a Financial Controller to join our team to ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of financial information flowing through our organisation. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">This is a broad role offering you a combination of responsibilities from core finance processes, leading the operational relationship with external auditors while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;robust internal controls,&nbsp;policies&nbsp;and governance arrangements. We have also recently implemented a new ERP system, Iplicit and this is ready to be handed over to your stewardship to embed and optimise across our organisation.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We are looking for a Financial Controller to act as our control guardian, ensuring strong audit readiness, effective risk management and consistent application of financial disciplines.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">If you are a strong leader with extensive experience of managing, mentoring and coaching teams mixed with a passion for process, procedures and continual improvement, this could be a fantastic role for you.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Role Highlights</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Financial Controller</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Location:</strong> Split between our Community &amp; Activity Village in Newark &amp; the Malt Cross in Nottingham with 1 day working from home.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 hours per week. We are open to both full-time and part-time working arrangements and happy to discuss your individual requirements.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><ul type="disc"><li>Oversee the financial control environment, ensuring robust internal controls, compliance and segregation of duties.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide assurance over P2P, O2C, banking and treasury processes delivered by the finance team.&nbsp;</li><li>Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journals, payment runs and month‑end outputs.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the operational relationship with external auditors, coordinating audit evidence and responses.&nbsp;</li><li>Own the VAT returns within a complex, partially exempt VAT structure</li><li>Maintain and update finance policies, procedures and control documentation.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee system permissions, workflow governance and financial risk management.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical accounting judgement and escalation support to the Finance Director. &nbsp;</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>About You&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><ul><li>You’ll combine technical expertise with the ability to see the bigger picture, bringing both rigour and creativity to your work.</li><li>You will bring a successful track record of policy formulation, change management and strategic development to our world.</li><li>Substantial experience of developing and implementing financial control procedures would be invaluable to support the next stage of our development.</li><li>More importantly, you’ll be someone who thrives on collaboration, can inspire and lead a team, and who is motivated by the opportunity to use your skills to create real social impact.</li><li>You will be&nbsp;<strong>CCAB / CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualified&nbsp;</strong>and have equivalent relevant experience in a similar role with significant experience in financial control experience, including ownership of internal controls, compliance, and governance frameworks.&nbsp;</li><li>You will bring <strong>strong audit and statutory reporting expertise</strong>, including leading external audits, preparing evidence, and managing year-end close requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>You will have knowledge of working in <strong>robust control environments</strong>, ensuring effective segregation of duties, approvals, and oversight across P2P, O2C, and banking processes.&nbsp;</li><li>You will bring hands on <strong>financial oversight</strong>, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and identifying risks or anomalies to maintain ledger integrity.&nbsp;</li><li>You will bring experience <strong>leadership skills</strong>, confident to apply professional judgement, and advise senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">While not essential, any exposure of operating within organisations with complex income streams or high transaction volumes would be highly desirable as would experience in charity, not‑for‑profit, housing or multi‑entity environments.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>What We Value</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We’re driven by our <strong>core values</strong> and we look for these in every member of our team:</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><ul type="disc"><li><strong>We Seek Out</strong> – We’re always looking for ways to do better.</li><li><strong>We Welcome</strong> – We include, respect, and support everyone.</li><li><strong>We Inspire</strong> – We believe in every person’s potential.</li><li><strong>We Speak Out</strong> – We advocate for what’s right.</li><li><strong>We Serve Others</strong> – We act with compassion and purpose.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">These values are more than just words—they shape how we work, lead, and serve.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Our North Star</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support:</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><ul type="disc"><li>Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are</li><li>Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life</li><li>Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">You will play a vital role in achieving this mission.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We value your commitment and relentless dedication and have crafted a package of health &amp; well-being benefits. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Here’s some of what you can expect:</p><ul><li>27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 32 days with 5 years’ service</li><li>Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme</li><li>Funded training, qualifications &amp; career progression across YMCA services</li><li>Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation</li><li>Discounted YMCA childcare &amp; holiday clubs</li><li>£500 refer-a-friend bonus</li><li>Blue Light Card eligibility + 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Diversity &amp; Safer Recruitment</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to <strong>equal opportunities</strong>, promoting <strong>diversity</strong>, and creating an <strong>inclusive culture</strong> where all staff can thrive.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. &nbsp;Please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@ymcarhg.org">the</a> Recrtuiment team&nbsp;in the first instance.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We follow rigorous <strong>safer recruitment processes</strong> to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to a DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">If you’re looking for a leadership role where your financial expertise will directly contribute to changing lives and impacting communities, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Please share your CV with us!!</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>What Happens Next?</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to our recruitment team who would be delighted to help.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">INDHP</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p></div></div>