Financial Controller

KennedyPearce Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cultural institution as a Financial Controller, overseeing finance operations and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary of £54,000-£60,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Access to exclusive exhibitions and events

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant required (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Experienced in financial reporting, audit, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all core financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Charity Commission regulations.
• Manage finance systems and oversee year-end processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Systems Management

Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

CIPFA

Job description

KennedyPearce Consulting provided pay range

This range is provided by KennedyPearce Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Financial Controller to lead its finance operations. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most iconic cultural institutions and play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting strategic goals.

Reporting directly to the CFO and managing a team of five, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, statutory accounting, and financial systems while ensuring compliance with charity and public sector regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all core financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Prepare statutory accounts and oversee year-end processes

Manage finance systems and ensure accurate, timely data for decision-making

Ensure compliance with HMRC, Charity Commission, and financial policies

Support audits and manage relationships with external auditors

Provide guidance and leadership to a small, high-performing finance team

About You:

A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Experienced in financial reporting, audit, and compliance - charity, public sector, or audit backgrounds are particularly welcome

A confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team

Strong in systems management and Excel, with excellent attention to detail

Clear in communication and collaborative in approach

What's in it for you?

Work for a nationally recognised cultural organisation

Salary between £54,000-£60,000 per annum

Enjoy excellent benefits including:

27 day's annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days per week on-site)

Access to exclusive exhibitions and events

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and have the financial expertise we're looking for, apply today with your CV.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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