At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and support the COO in delivering impactful plans.
- Company: Join a passionate education charity dedicated to unlocking young people's potential.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, discounts, medical assistance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification and relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector.
The predicted salary is between 47000 - 52000 £ per year.
This is an exciting role for a motivated self-starter, who is keen to make a key contribution to delivering financial strategy and has a well-rounded business partnering approach to delivering Finance solutions.
Join an education charity that believes that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.
Salary: £47,000 to £52,000 depending on experience, plus £3,000 London Weighting (where applicable)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements)
Close Date: 2 September 2026. Please note this role may close sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.
Interview Date: 11 & 14 September 2026
About the Role
The organisation has ambitious plans to grow and is looking for a Financial Controller to build strong foundations in relation to financial literacy and commercial awareness across the organisation whilst working closely with the Executive.
This role will be crucial in supporting the Chief Operating Officer to deliver strategic plans over the next five years.
This role will give you the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organisation and provide outstanding customer service to various stakeholders.
Given the relative size of the organisation, this is a broad role, encompassing many different aspects of Finance and therefore will provide an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to develop a broad Finance skillset.
Role areas of responsibility include
- Financial Management and Finance Business
- Financial Control and Reporting
- Treasury Management
About You
We are looking for someone who holds a professional accounting qualification (e. g.
ACA/ACCA/CIMA), including newly qualified accountants with sufficient experience.
Finance professionals that have sufficient relevant experience and are close to becoming fully qualified may also be considered.
You will also have
- Relevant experience within the not-for-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of and practical application of Charities SORP and FRS102 requirements.
- Demonstrable business partnering experience, preferably in a similar size organisation and business model.
- Strong financial control, management accounting and reporting experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt and influence change.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using a range of financial reporting tools.
- Experience of using a range of accounting software (Xledger desirable).
- Good working knowledge of MS Office programmes.
- Desire to pro-actively learn about AI and its application to finance activities.
- About the Organisation
Join an organisations that believes that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education.
The team are passionate about reducing the educational barriers students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.
Benefits include
- 25 days annual leave p. a. (pro rata), Bank Holidays and Winter closure (5 days).
- Perk Box - offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff.
- Online Medical assistance - access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans.
- Cycles scheme loans.
- Two paid Volunteering Days.
- Employer's pensions contributions (3%).
- CPD options with a business case aligned with strategic objectives.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.
Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check.
You also have experience in roles such as Finance, Financial Controller, Finance and Operations, Finance Officer, Finance Manager, Accountant.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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