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12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hybrid | Central London | £65,000–£70,000
Ivy Rock Partners is supporting an International Charity with the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Operating across multiple countries, the organisation delivers impactful programmes internationally and is looking for an individual who can provide strong financial leadership during a period of maternity cover.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of financial control, statutory reporting and compliance within a complex, multi-entity environment, while working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making.
The Role
The Financial Controller will lead the organisation's financial control, reporting and governance framework, ensuring robust financial management, compliance and high-quality reporting across the organisation.
The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team, Board and external auditors, while leading a small finance team and driving continuous improvement across financial processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and consolidated group financial statements in accordance with Charity SORP and relevant accounting standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
- Manage the annual external audit process and provide technical accounting expertise.
- Lead, develop and support a team of three finance professionals.
- Maintain a robust financial control environment across the organisation.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
- Develop and enhance finance policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Support organisational risk management and financial compliance.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with donor, funder and regulatory requirements.
About You
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Significant experience in financial control, statutory reporting and audit management.
- Experience operating within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and compliance.
- Experience leading and developing finance teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or international development sector would be highly desirable.
- Experience of finance transformation, systems implementation or process improvement projects would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £65,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
- 12-month fixed-term contract.
- Hybrid working with two days per week in a Central London office.
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay policies.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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About Ataxia UK
Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of progressive, neurological conditions which involve problems with co-ordination, balance and speech caused by disruption of the messages sent from our brains to our muscles.
Ataxia UK funds research into cures and treatments for ataxia, including stem cell and gene therapy. By collaborating with ataxia researchers across the globe, and pharmaceutical and research organisations, we’re confident that cures can one day be found. Until then, we work towards getting better treatments for people with ataxia and providing information and support to everyone affected. Improving their quality of life and helping to slow the progression of the disease.
About the Role
As our Financial Controller, you'll lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and efficient processes that support our mission. You'll oversee month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing clear insights to inform decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues throughout the charity, you'll manage grant and restricted fund reporting, support annual planning, drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes, and lead a small finance team. You'll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, governance requirements and best practice.
About you
We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ,CIPFA or similar) with at least five years' post-qualification experience and a proven track record in senior finance or audit roles. You'll be confident leading finance operations, managing staff, and turning complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
You'll bring experience of charity finance, including grant management, restricted and unrestricted funds, and Charity SORP, alongside strong skills in Xero and Excel. Experience with Fathom and Raiser's Edge (or similar CRM/database systems) would be an advantage.
Just as importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference for people affected by ataxia. You'll understand the barriers faced by disabled people, approach our members with empathy and respect, and share our commitment to equality, inclusion and ethical medical research.
This is an opportunity for a skilled finance professional to use their expertise to help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact.
Benefits of working for us.
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
- Extra holiday day for your birthday
- Access to a free Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
- Flexible hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. Your covering letter will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.
