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Interim Charity Financial Controller

Cambridge Temporary View Job Description
This is an opportunity for a technically strong Financial Controller with experience in not for profit and charities sector to step into a highly visible role supporting a global organisation operating across approximately 20 international offices. You'll work closely with the outgoing Financial Controller, gaining a comprehensive handover before becoming a key source of stability and leadership within the finance function.
  • Immediate start with opportunity to become permanent
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

Our Cambridge based client is looking for an Interim Charity Financial Controller.

Job Description

Interim Charity Financial Controller duties:

  • Managing the month-end close process and overseeing global balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Reviewing and approving payment runs and payroll submissions.
  • Ensuring financial reporting is accurate, timely and compliant.
  • Managing statutory accounting requirements and supporting the annual audit process.
  • Reviewing submissions from international offices and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.
  • Acting as a senior point of escalation for finance queries across the business.
  • Leading and supporting a small transactional finance team.
  • Supporting the onboarding and eventual handover to a permanent Financial Controller if applicable

The Successful Applicant

Interim Charity Financial Controller candidate:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
  • Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP and FRS102.
  • Experience managing statutory accounts and year-end audits.
  • Strong balance sheet and financial controls experience.
  • Experience managing and developing finance teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.
  • A proactive and self-sufficient approach with the confidence to operate autonomously.



Highly Desirable

  • Charity, not-for-profit or NGO experience.
  • Charity SORP knowledge.
  • Experience of restricted and unrestricted funding.
  • Multi-currency or international group experience.
  • Experience working with overseas entities or offices.
  • Access Dimensions experience

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work for a globally recognised conservation charity.
  • Meaningful, purpose-driven work supporting environmental conservation.
  • International remit and exposure.
  • Strong and collaborative finance team.
  • Potential opportunity to convert into a permanent position.



Contact
Sian Gibson
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067055
Phone number
+44 118 933 7043

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Cambridge
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sian Gibson
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7043
Job reference
JN-072026-7067055