Charity Finance Controller: Strategic Leader, Audit-Ready

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated UK charity is seeking a skilled Finance Controller to lead financial operations, ensuring statutory compliance and driving excellence in reporting and audit readiness. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance with charity accounting standards, budget development, and maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and significant senior finance experience, particularly in the charity sector. Strong financial systems skills and team leadership experience are crucial for this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) is mandatory.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience is required, ideally in charities.
• Expertise in charity accounting standards (SORP, FRS 102) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting including statutory accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP and fund accounting standards.
• Oversee annual budget development and financial planning.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)

Significant senior finance leadership experience

Strong knowledge of charity accounting standards

Proven experience in statutory reporting

Deep understanding of month-end close and reconciliations

Strong financial systems skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Experience leading high-performing teams

Tools

Business Central

Excel

Job description

A dedicated UK charity is seeking a skilled Finance Controller to lead financial operations, ensuring statutory compliance and driving excellence in reporting and audit readiness. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance with charity accounting standards, budget development, and maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and significant senior finance experience, particularly in the charity sector. Strong financial systems skills and team leadership experience are crucial for this impactful position.