Financial Controller in Bradford

Financial Controller

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

Salary: The starting salary is £59,983 per annum, with the possibility of up to £65,124 based on an assessment of skills and experience at the interview stage

Closing date: 25/11/2025

Interview date: 01/12/2025

We are looking for a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead our global Financial Control function and ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of World Animal Protection’s financial operations across our International and UK offices. This is a key leadership role within the Finance Directorate, responsible for strengthening our financial governance, improving systems and processes, and enabling effective decision-making across the organisation.

As our Financial Controller, you will oversee financial accounting, internal controls, cash management, payroll, audits, and the operation of our finance system (Microsoft Business Central). You will also manage the Financial Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerk, playing a central role in developing a high-performing team and embedding best practice across our global offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to strengthening financial integrity within an international NGO environment.

To achieve our aim of making World Animal Protection a Diverse and Inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals of traditionally under-represented communities and backgrounds.

At World Animal Protection we recruit with our values & behaviours in mind. Please bear this in mind through your application journey. These are:

Global: We make decisions & act with a global mindset

Diverse and Inclusive: We actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all

Collaborative: We work together and co-create to achieve lasting change

Agile: We make change happen in a fast-moving world

Growing People: We continually learn and develop

Accountable: We are role models. We take responsibility for our actions and encourage others to do the same

Courageous: We push boundaries, take risks and set ambitious targets