Financial Controller

About the Role 

At Positive Futures, we support people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives. 

 As a Financial Controller, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, providing essential support and making a real impact. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

✅ Finance Management and Controls 

✅ Support the Finance Director 

✅ Risk Management 

✅ Manage and Develop the Finance Department 

What We’re Looking For 

We want to hear from people who share our passion! To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

Essential Criteria 

To apply for this role, you MUST have: 

1. A professional accounting qualification (e.g. chartered member of ICAI / CIMA / ACCA or other equivalent) for at least 3 years  

2. Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, to include either: At least 3 years’ experience working in a managerial role in the Finance Department of an organisation with a turnover of at least £1,000,000  

OR  

At least 3 years’ experience in the management of external financial audits from planning to supervision and review  

AND

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of preparing financial reports  

• Demonstrate an advanced level of competence in using Microsoft Excel  

• Ability to travel independently. Positive Futures defines this as being a car driver and holder of a clean driving licence or having access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the demands of the post  

• Experience of managing staff 

Desirable Criteria 

To apply for this role, we would also LIKE you to have: 

• Knowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to organisations in the charity and social care sector  

• Experience of working in a charitable organisation’s Finance Department  

• Experience of working in an organisation that operates across Northern Ireland and Ireland. 

Why Join Positive Futures? 

We know that looking after our team is just as important as looking after the people we support. That’s why we offer amazing benefits, including: 

💙 Westfield Health Cash Plan – Get money back on health bills 
📞 24/7 UK GP Access & Counselling Line 
📚 Training & Career Development Opportunities 
💰 Enhanced Maternity Pay 
🩺 Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation) 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

We’re an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t quite meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear from you! 

📩 Apply now and start your journey with Positive Futures. 

🌍 We are an equal opportunity employer.