British Rowing – Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible for the day to day operation, accuracy and integrity of the financial accounting systems of British Rowing. The post-holder is responsible for producing the monthly accounts package, undertaking variance analysis, and implementing and monitoring financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day operation of the Finance function to ensure the provision of a high quality service to stakeholders.
• Maintaining and enhancing the internal financial controls, procedures and processes to ensure a robust financial control framework is in place to protect the organisation’s assets.
• Leading the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget. Providing support to budget holders to build accurate and achievable budgets that meet the organisation’s financial strategy.
• Attendance at Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and other Committees as required.
• Regular review of financial performance and forecasts with budget holders, alerting senior management to potential issues.
• Monitoring and accurate recording of grant expenditure and ensuring compliance with all financial reporting requirements to funding bodies.
• Maintaining good relationships with the company’s bankers, solicitors and insurers.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and tax regulations including VAT, PAYE/NI and tax return submission.
• Deliver accurate cash flow forecasts and ensure appropriate treasury management practices are in place.
• Leading the preparation and audit of the annual report and accounts.
• Overseeing the operation of the outsourced payroll function, ensuring accuracy of processing and compliance with HMRC and pension Auto-Enrolment regulations.
• Day to day line management of the Management Accountant, and two Finance Assistants.
• Conducting annual appraisals, performance reviews, team meetings and other management duties to ensure good team performance and achievement of core objectives.
• Approving payments of invoices, expenses and amounts owed to rowing clubs by BACS on a weekly basis.
• To work with other members of the Business Services team as appropriate.
• Present a positive image of British Rowing (including its committees, volunteers and staff) and the sport of rowing at all times.
• Provide ad hoc reports to senior management team as and when required.
• At all times consider how your role can support the strategic objectives of British Rowing.

Person Specification

• CCAB qualified accountant with a minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a financial management position.
• Experience with direct line management, mentoring or supervision of staff.
• Experience of the production of management and statutory accounts to agreed deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven experience of building excellent working relationships with non-financial members of the organisation.
• High level of technical competence and a keen eye for financial detail.
• Proven team player.
• First-rate planning skills with the ability to devise, plan and execute work plans to achieve objectives.
• Previous experience of working in sport is desirable but not mandatory.

Download a full Job Description and Person Specification here.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV alongside a covering letter to [email protected]

Only applicants to be invited for interview will be contacted.

No CVs from agencies please.

Salary: Salary will be dependent on experience. Please email your salary expectations within with your Covering Letter.

Type: Full Time

Contact: Liz Charter at [email protected]

Application Dates: From Monday 3rd October 2022 to Monday 31st October 2022