(Interim) Group Financial Controller

Mission Aviation Fellowship International; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit mission organization seeks an Interim Financial Controller to provide strategic financial leadership during a CFO transition. This role, based in Ashford, UK, entails managing financial operations and developing a finance team, all while embodying Christian values in the workplace. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community support initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with UK charity law familiarity.
• Experience in cross-cultural working is desirable.
• Ability to analyze financial data, contracts, and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of group management accounts and annual budgets.
• Enhance reporting and develop key financial indicators.
• Lead global audits and support programs through operational audits.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Communication

Financial data analysis

Education

Recognized accounting qualification

Job description

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MAF is truly unique. We’re a global not-for-profit mission whose vision is to see isolated communities changed by the love of Christ. Our mission is to bring help, hope and healing through aviation and we’re a lifeline to many. Aviation means we can fly to remote areas to save lives and provide much needed services – emergency medical evacuation, food supplies, educational support, spiritual healing and disasters relief work.

If you love building and supporting high performance teams, and using your technical expertise to deliver outstanding service for our mission, this could be for you! Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be a key member of the financial leadership team, contributing to the delivery of the financial strategy in alignment with the organisation’s vision and mission.

This role is one-year to support the team through a CFO transition, and a wider organisational transformational project, but may be extended.

This role is based either in Ashford, UK or the Cairns, Australia Office. Hybrid working patterns are supportable with weekly presence in the office. Other locations would be considered if the ideal candidate is identified.

Salary: £52,900-£59,300 (UK) / AUD $97,100 - AUD 110,300 (AUS) depending on experience

Duration: 1 year fixed term

Closing date: Friday 6th June

*NOTE: Applicants must currently have the legal right to work in Australia/UK. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment background checks including a National Criminal History check. Acceptance of and adherence to MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of employment.*

**In Australia, MAF International is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI). This allows staff to salary package up to $15,900 per year in tax free fringe benefits, which can lead to significant tax savings**

The job profile can be found here Interim Group Financial Controller

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide strategic financial leadership by overseeing the preparation of group management accounts, co-ordinating annual budgets, and leading global audits.

You will work closely with senior leadership to enhance reporting, develop key financial indicators, and ensure compliance with financial regulations across all locations. You will provide expert guidance to finance teams, support programme operations through visits and internal audits, and ensure accurate reporting to stakeholders. Additionally, you will manage company secretarial duties and benefits administration, including payroll and insurance provisions for staff and pensioners.

You will lead and develop a global finance team, fostering a culture of service, accountability, and continuous professional development. This includes overseeing workforce planning, financial risk management, and the implementation of strong internal controls. You will also be responsible for maintaining financial data integrity and ensuring compliance with data protection standards. As a spiritual leader, you will model Christian values in the workplace, lead prayer and reflection within your team, and encourage participation in corporate worship. Maintaining your own spiritual growth will be essential to living out the mission and values of MAF.

Essential

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A pro-active, service orientated, senior finance professional with a recognised accounting qualification, and familiar with UK Charity and Company law.
• Aptitude in numerical and verbal reasoning
• Aptitude for communication at all levels
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and for reviewing contracts and legal documentation.
  
  

Desirable

• MAF programme experience.
• Experience of cross cultural working and/or mission experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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