Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester.The role will be worked on a full-time basis in the Office.You will join us on a full-time basis as part of a permanent contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary.
Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.
As Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play an integral role in leading and oversee the Group's financial control, reporting, and governance activities, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information, maintaining a robust control environment, and providing strategic financial insight to support effective decision-making, business performance, and sustainable growth across the organisation.We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.
Benefits of joining us as our Group Financial Controller include:
- 35 days Annual Leave
- Matched pension contribution
- Employee discounts and memberships
- Access to wellbeing hub
- Prayer facilities
- Opportunity to really make a difference!
Key duties and responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller:
- Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Successful delivery of Group financial consolidations within agreed deadlines.
- Compliance with all applicable accounting standards, statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Unqualified external audit outcomes and timely resolution of audit findings.
- Maintenance of a robust internal control framework with minimal control deficiencies.
- Accuracy and reliability of financial data and management information.
- Effective cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
- Identification and implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency and financial controls.
- Provision of high-quality financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Effective management of financial risk, including timely identification and mitigation of issues.
- Development and performance of the finance team, including achievement of individual and departmental objectives.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with finance support and business partnering services.
- Achievement of cost control and financial performance targets across the Group. • Successful implementation and optimisation of financial systems, policies, and procedures.
What we’re looking for in our Group Financial Controller:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification), with 7+ years PQE
- Significant experience in financial control, group reporting, consolidation, and financial management within a complex organisation
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within a Group
- Controller, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance position.
- Experience managing external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated success in improving financial processes, controls, and reporting
- frameworks.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector.
- Strong English is required however additional languages are desirable (e.g. Arabic, Urdu, French, German, Spanish)
- Passionate about Charity Sector
This would be an ideal role for an experienced Group Financial Controller looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become ourGroup Financial Controller – we would love to hear from you.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.
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Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.
Group Financial Controller employer: Human Appeal
Human Appeal is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering generous benefits such as 35 days of annual leave and access to a dedicated wellbeing hub. Located in Cheadle, England, our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and inclusivity, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about making a meaningful impact through their work.
