Interim Financial Controller - 3 -6 months

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

Job summary

A leading NGO is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 3-6 month position based in Watford, with a salary of £62,539 for a 4-day work week. The role involves managing financial projects including annual accounts, system upgrades, and leading finance teams, requiring strong knowledge of Charity SORP and statutory accounts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Charity SORP and statutory accounts.
• Experience in leading system upgrade or implementation.

Responsibilities

• Completion of annual accounts and audit.
• Coordinate financial system upgrade, managing the project.
• Lead payments, accounts payable, and receivable teams.

Skills

Knowledge of Charity SORP

Statutory accounts

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Interim Financial Controller - 3-6 months, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Charity People | B Corp

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 per week.

My client is looking for the right candidate to start early June 2025.

Salary: £62,539 for four days per week

Must have: Strong knowledge of Charity SORP and statutory accounts

Experience in: Leading system upgrade or implementation

Work arrangement: Hybrid (going to East London twice a week)

Key priorities for this role include:

• Completion of annual accounts and audit (client is in final stages)
• Coordinate financial system upgrade, working closely with the Project Manager; manage the project, which has already started and a system has been selected
• Lead payments, accounts payable, and receivable teams, including managing 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, gender identity, marriage, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We believe greater diversity leads to better results for the charities we serve.