Financial Controller

Location: Central London, hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Contract: Temporary, initial 3-month contract

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £43.63 per hour plus holiday (FTE £79,617 per year)

Start Date: ASAP

We are supporting a values-led organisation with the appointment of a Financial Controller to play a key role within a complex and impactful finance function. This position sits at the heart of financial reporting and oversight, with a strong focus on consolidated reporting within a charity environment.

This is a senior role responsible for ensuring robust financial control, high-quality statutory reporting, and effective management of multi-entity and multi-currency accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of consolidated group accounts across multiple entities
• Oversee multi-currency accounting and ensure accuracy across international operations
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
• Act as a key contact for the audit process, including responding to audit queries
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Provide clear and accurate financial reporting to senior stakeholders
• Support the wider finance function with technical expertise and oversight

Skills and Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience preparing consolidated accounts
• Proven experience working with multi-currency accounting
• In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS 102)
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and managing audit processes
• Confident self-starter, able to work independently and take ownership
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Experience using IRIS accounting software
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if this role interests you, please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format. 

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