Financial Controller - #2097052

The Guardian


Date: 1 day ago
City: London
Salary: £43 - £79,617 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
The Guardian

Location: Central London, hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Contract: Temporary, initial 3-month contract
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £43.63 per hour plus holiday (FTE £79,617 per year)
Start Date: ASAP

We are supporting a values-led organisation with the appointment of a Financial Controller to play a key role within a complex and impactful finance function. This position sits at the heart of financial reporting and oversight, with a strong focus on consolidated reporting within a charity environment.

This is a senior role responsible for ensuring robust financial control, high-quality statutory reporting, and effective management of multi-entity and multi-currency accounts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation of consolidated group accounts across multiple entities
  • Oversee multi-currency accounting and ensure accuracy across international operations
  • Prepare year-end statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
  • Act as a key contact for the audit process, including responding to audit queries
  • Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
  • Provide clear and accurate financial reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Support the wider finance function with technical expertise and oversight
Skills and Experience Required
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong experience preparing consolidated accounts, as well as preparing year-end accounts and managing audit processes
  • Proven experience working with multi-currency accounting
  • In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS 102)
  • Confident self-starter, able to work independently and take ownership
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly
  • Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
Desirable Experience
  • Experience using IRIS accounting software
  • Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if this role interests you, please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format.

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