Interim Group Financial Controller

4726017
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    £55,000 - £60,000
  • Closing date

    30 Sep 2025

Support international finance operations for a purpose-led not-for-profit - fixed term contract.

The Organisation
This is a well-established, internationally active not-for-profit organisation with an income of £5-10 million. Operating across four global offices, it works to create systemic change in areas of global importance. The organisation is collaborative, values-led, and committed to long-term impact through innovation and partnerships.

The Job
We’re looking for a Global Financial Controller to join on a 10-11 month fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible. Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead the financial control and statutory reporting functions across four international entities (UK, US, India, Singapore), while managing two direct reports (AP Manager and AR Manager).

Key responsibilities include:
  • • Leading the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accounting functions
  • • Overseeing payroll and intercompany transactions across all entities
  • • Managing statutory audits and preparing consolidated accounts
  • • Ensuring compliance with UK SORP and international regulatory requirements
  • • Driving improvements in financial systems, controls, and processes
  • • Leading on organisational compliance policies (excluding HR)
The Person
You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, FCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting skills and experience in statutory reporting. You may come from an international charity background or a charity with intercompany structures, or from public practice with exposure to the not-for-profit sector.

You’ll also bring:
  • • Experience in financial control and audit preparation
  • • Strong Excel and digital skills
  • • A collaborative, proactive approach and excellent communication skills
  • • Experience managing or mentoring staff
  • • Charity sector or SORP experience (desirable)
  • • An interest in sustainability or systems change (desirable)
What’s in it for You?
• Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum
• Contract: 10-11 month FTC
• Start date: ASAP (candidates with up to one month’s notice will be considered)
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the London office (nearest tube: Old Street)
• Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• A values-driven, international working environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact

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