Interim Financial Controller - 3 -6 months

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 3-6 month contract in East London. The ideal candidate will oversee the completion of annual accounts and lead a financial systems upgrade while managing a new payments team. This hybrid role requires expertise in charity accounting standards and is focused on driving operational improvements in an NGO environment.

Qualifications

• Must have led a system upgrade or implementation.
• Strong charity accounting knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Complete annual accounts and audit currently in final stages.
• Coordinate financial system upgrade and manage the Project Manager.
• Lead payments and accounts payable/receivable team.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Charity SORP

Statutory accounts expertise

Leadership

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Interim Financial Controller - 3-6 months, West London

Client:

Charity People | B Corp

Location:

West London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Charity People is working with a £10 million turnover NGO to recruit an Interim Financial Controller for 3-6 months based in East London.

The organisation's working week is 4 days, offering a salary of £62,539 for four days.

The client is looking for a suitable candidate to start early June 2025.

Salary: £62,539 for four days per week

Must be: very strong on Charity SORP and statutory accounts

Experience: Led system upgrade or implementation

Work arrangement: Hybrid, going to East London twice a week

Key responsibilities include:

• Completion of annual accounts and audit (currently in final stages)
• Coordinate financial system upgrade, managing and working closely with the Project Manager
• Lead payments, accounts payable, and receivable team, including a relatively new team member
• Follow up on audit findings

This role will close on 4th June 2025.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with candidates' skills and experience, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics, believing diversity leads to better results for charities.