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.