Financial Controller

Financial Controller (Six-Month FTC) Central London / Hybrid

An established professional body in central London is seeking an experienced and dynamic Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team on a six-month fixed‑term contract. This is a high‑impact role leading core financial operations, shaping best‑practice controls, and ensuring smooth statutory and regulatory reporting during a key period of organisational activity.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the postholder will manage a small, capable team and take ownership of financial accounting, audit, treasury, and compliance. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical rigour with hands‑on leadership in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four, ensuring high‑quality financial operations.
• Oversee statutory accounts, VAT, tax and gift aid submissions.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Maintain strong financial controls, procedures and accounting policies.
• Manage cash flow, investments, banking relationships and treasury activity.
• Oversee purchase/sales ledgers, credit control and smooth financial administration.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting.

Person specification

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with strong post‑qualified experience.
• Proven experience of year‑end audits and statutory/charity reporting.
• Strong understanding of restricted fund accounting and financial controls.
• Excellent communicator able to support and influence non‑finance colleagues.
• Confident leader with advanced Excel and strong system skills.
• Able to work accurately under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.

Desirable: Experience of internal/external audit, Total Return accounting or Xledger.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident finance professional to make a real difference, bring stability and drive improvements in a well‑regarded organisation. Ideal for someone available quickly and ready to hit the ground running.

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