At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control and reporting for a global sustainability charity.
- Company: Join Forum for the Future, a leader in sustainability and social impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on international collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in sustainability while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong audit and financial reporting skills.
The predicted salary is between 56500 - 60000 £ per year.
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 in London employer: Ivy Rock Partners Ltd
Forum for the Future is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises sustainability and social impact. With opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and the chance to engage with diverse international teams across the UK, US, India, and Singapore. Joining Forum for the Future means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement in financial operations.
