At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control and reporting for a global sustainability charity.
- Company: Join Forum for the Future, a leader in international sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global sustainability while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong audit experience and team management skills.
About Forum for the Future
Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability charity working with business, government and civil society to accelerate the transition to a just and regenerative future. Operating across the UK, US, India and Singapore, Forum for the Future focuses on transforming food systems, accelerating a clean energy transition, and redefining the role of business in delivering long-term value.
The Opportunity
Ivy Rock Partners is supporting Forum for the Future in the search for an International Financial Controller to lead financial control, statutory reporting and audit across a complex international group. This is a hands-on, technically focused role overseeing financial reporting across four legal entities (UK, US, India and Singapore), ensuring strong controls, accurate consolidation and high-quality statutory reporting. A key feature of the role is managing audit cycles across different jurisdictions. The role suits a qualified accountant with a strong audit or practice background who enjoys working in complex, multi-entity environments and bringing structure and discipline to financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial control and statutory reporting across UK, US, India and Singapore entities
- Manage month-end, year-end close and group consolidation processes
- Oversee intercompany accounting, FX and cash management
- Lead multiple annual audits, coordinating timelines across jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory and regulatory requirements
- Maintain and strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks
- Manage a team of two finance professionals
- Act as a key point of contact for auditors and senior stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvements in systems, processes, and reporting to enhance efficiency and minimise risk.
About You
- ACA / ACCA / CA qualified, ideally trained in audit or practice
- Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting experience
- Confident managing audits and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Charity / not-for-profit or international development experience
- Knowledge of SORP
- Group consolidation and FX exposure
- Line management experience
Working Arrangements
- Salary: £56,500–£60,000
- Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in London office)
- This role can be recruited on a full time, 0.8 or 0.9 FTE basis.
For further information, please contact Ivy Rock Partners.
Permanent role (candidates interested in the position on a fixed-term contract basis are also invited to apply).
International Financial Controller employer: Ivy Rock Partners Ltd
Forum for the Future is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises sustainability and social impact. Employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth within a diverse international team, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that drive positive change across the globe. With a commitment to employee development and a collaborative environment, Forum for the Future stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in finance while making a difference.
