Financial Controls and Reporting Manager

• Financial Controls and Reporting Manager
• Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
• Department: Finance
• Reporting To: Finance Controller
• Description
• Purpose of job

The Financial Controls & Reporting Manager is responsible for safeguarding ODI Global’s financial integrity by leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust financial control frameworks, high-quality financial data and informative monthly reporting.

This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, supports strategic decision‑making through accurate financial insights, and drives a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across both the finance and programme functions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Financial Controls and Reporting Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance, the Head of Strategic Operations, Senior Project Managers and Research Group Directors of ODI Global to deliver a high-quality service across the organisation.

• 1. Financial Reporting Leadership
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead the consolidation process for group entities and ensure the reporting of the Entities financials are accurate.
• Partner with leadership to provide clear financial insights, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
• Engage in continual improvement in providing insight regarding the financial performance of ODI Global.
• Ensure an accurate full year forecast is available and presented at all times
• 2. Financial Controls & Governance
• Implement the organisation’s financial control framework, ensuring strong preventative and detective controls across all finance processes.
• Lead the design and implementation of internal financial control policies, including risk assessments and delegated authorities.
• Design, implement and manage a new process whereby margin is deducted from projects at source, including communicating the change to all internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end finance and programme processes, to promote accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations regarding charitable operations.
• Work with the Head Strategic Operations and Senior Project Managers to ensure the PABs are up to date at all time.
• Ownership of the use of the Purchase Ordering system
• Ensure that all controls in relation to billings are appropriate, timely and operating as designed
• Maintain an aged debt listing and ensure appropriate action is taken for aged debts, entailing clear communication with internal teams who manage the relationships with funders.
• Maintain payroll data for accurate use by the Programmes
• 3. Audit & Compliance Management
• Oversee internal audit engagements related to financial controls and reporting.
• Ensure the organisation maintains a strong posture on financial risk management and regulatory compliance.
• 4. Team Development across Finance
• Build capability in financial governance, systems literacy, and analytical excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• 5. Systems, Data & Process Optimisation
• Champion the use of technology to strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee the integrity of financial data and programme data. Ensure that the PABs and GLs and reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Drive process standardisation, automation, and digital transformation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure financial data quality and integrity to support accurate reporting and decision‑making.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Key Skills & Experience
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of Charity SORP
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong background in internal controls and risk management.
• Experience leading finance transformation and process optimisation.
• Success Measures
• Timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting.
• Strengthened financial control environment with measurable risk reduction.
• Improved efficiency and automation across finance processes.
• High engagement and capability across reporting insights and controls teams.
• Improved efficiency, data quality, and process maturity across finance.

Why should you work for us?

ODI Global is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities.

• Pension
• This role is eligible for USS pension scheme membership.
• If you're currently enrolled in the SAUL pension scheme, you may need to change schemes.
• SAUL Care members will be offered the option to transfer to USS, whereas SAUL Start members must transfer to USS in line with the scheme rules.

Benefits

• We prioritise the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, including public holidays and additional time off during Christmas and New Year.
• We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and study leave to support your professional development.
• Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond annual leave.
• We provide comprehensive benefits such as maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes and interest-free travel loans.
• We offer sick pay, an Employee Assistance Program, and staff events and social activities to ensure your physical and mental health.
• For those relocating to the UK, we provide relocation assistance to help you settle in.
• We also promote sustainable commuting with our Cycle to Work scheme and offer union membership to protect your rights and advocate for your interests.
• At ODI Global, we believe that a supportive and rewarding work environment is essential for success.
• Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to your well‑being and professional growth.

For a full listing of benefits, please visit our Careers page.

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