Interim Charity Financial Controller

This is an opportunity for a technically strong Financial Controller with experience in not for profit and charities sector to step into a highly visible role supporting a global organisation operating across approximately 20 international offices. You'll work closely with the outgoing Financial Controller, gaining a comprehensive handover before becoming a key source of stability and leadership within the finance function.

Client Details

Our Cambridge based client is looking for an Interim Charity Financial Controller.

Description

Interim Charity Financial Controller duties:

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• Managing the month-end close process and overseeing global balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Reviewing and approving payment runs and payroll submissions.
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• Ensuring financial reporting is accurate, timely and compliant.
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• Managing statutory accounting requirements and supporting the annual audit process.
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• Reviewing submissions from international offices and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.
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• Acting as a senior point of escalation for finance queries across the business.
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• Leading and supporting a small transactional finance team.
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• Supporting the onboarding and eventual handover to a permanent Financial Controller if applicable
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Profile

Interim Charity Financial Controller candidate:

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• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
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• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
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• Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP and FRS102.
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• Experience managing statutory accounts and year-end audits.
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• Strong balance sheet and financial controls experience.
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• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
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• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.
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• A proactive and self-sufficient approach with the confidence to operate autonomously.
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• Charity, not-for-profit or NGO experience.
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• Charity SORP knowledge.
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• Experience of restricted and unrestricted funding.
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• Multi-currency or international group experience.
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• Experience working with overseas entities or offices.
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• Access Dimensions experience
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Job Offer

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• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised conservation charity.
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• Meaningful, purpose-driven work supporting environmental conservation.
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• International remit and exposure.
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• Strong and collaborative finance team.
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• Potential opportunity to convert into a permanent position.
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