Full job descriptionFinancial Controller / Finance Manager
Central Hertfordshire | Hybrid Working
£70,000 - £77,000 + Excellent Benefits
SRM Recruitment are partnering with a leading research organisation to recruit a Financial Controller / Finance Manager to support the Finance Director and wider leadership team.
This role will suit an experienced qualified accountant who enjoys operating in a complex stakeholder environment and has experience gained within Higher Education, Research Institutes, Public Sector, NHS, Academy Trusts or larger/national grant-funded charities.


Key Responsibilities:
• Ownership of financial control, reporting and governance activities
• Leading month-end, year-end and audit processes
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Oversight of research projects, grant funding and sponsor-funded activities
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Developing financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks
• Supporting compliance with funder, sponsor and regulatory requirements
• Leading, mentoring and developing finance team members


The Successful Candidate Will Have:
• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
• Experience within higher education, research, public sector, NHS, academy trust or larger grant-funded charity environments
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and financial control
• Experience working with grants, funding streams, sponsor reporting, restricted funds or project-based funding
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience driving process, systems or reporting improvements
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting research, innovation and long-term organisational sustainability.