We''re partnering with a well respected not-for-profit organisation based in Leyland that supports vulnerable people across the local community. The organisation delivers a mix of frontline outreach services alongside a network of retail stores, creating a varied and operationally interesting environment from a finance perspective.They are now looking to appoint a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and provide clear, practical financial leadership to the organisation.The roleYou''ll report directly to the Chief Executive, work closely with the senior leadership team and trustees, and manage a small finance team of two Finance Assistants.The role is hands-on and broad in scope, with responsibility for ensuring the organisation''s finances are well controlled, clearly reported and fit to support decision making. It''s not overly corporate or process-heavy, but it does require someone who is comfortable taking ownership and bringing structure where needed.Key responsibilities include: Preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysisBudgeting, forecasting and cashflow management, with regular forward looking insightFull balance sheet ownership, including reconciliations and control accountsOversight of day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales invoicing, payroll reconciliation and paymentsSupporting non-finance managers to understand and use financial informationWorking with external accountants and audito