IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

We are now recruiting for a Financial Controller who will ensure that the Central Office (CO) finance unit provides a high-quality client-focused service to both Central and Regional Office (RO) stakeholders, and that key reporting commitments to donors and statutory bodies are met. This position will be fast paced and is an exciting opportunity at a time of reform within IPPF. The role carries line responsibility for Manager - Donor Reporting, Manager - Financial Performance and NetSuite - Administrator.

You will have a proven track record in accounting, budgeting and financial modelling with a good knowledge of accounting standards (UK/US and International). You will have demonstrated experience in implementing financial policies, procedures and systems that bring efficiencies and value for money into the organisation. Experience managing a team of experienced qualified accountants is essential.

For further information and an application form required to be filled up by each applicant, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ. Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. CVs will not be accepted. 

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 2 February 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 10 February in London 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

About us

Christian Aid believes in life before death, working for and with people of all faiths and none.

Founded in 1945, Christian Aid is an agency of the churches in Britain and Ireland mandated to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, of freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision - an end to poverty - and believes that this vision can become a reality. A complex international organisation, we have an income in excess of £100m and work in 37 countries, supporting poor and marginalised people to lift themselves out of poverty. We do this by tackling both the causes and the symptoms of poverty so that everyone can achieve equality, dignity and freedom.

About the role

We are now seeking to appoint to the newly expanded post of Financial Controller. Reporting to our Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the financial control agenda and play a key role in setting the strategy and direction of the finance function globally, as we embark on a period of sustained growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

-Delivering robust internal controls that safeguard Christian Aid assets including: general ledger integrity, right first time accounting, minimum control testing, financial policies and procedures.

-Developing a high performance team to deliver best in class: purchase to pay, income management, record to report, and treasury management.

-Management and delivery of Christian Aid's statutory and legislative reporting requirements including: Statutory accounts, tax, external government reporting, submissions to the Trustees and management of the external audit, in line with the year end timetable.

-Leading the delivery of a significantly accelerated month end close

About you

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who wants to use their knowledge and experience to help us achieve our vision to end poverty. The candidate will have a track record of achievement in senior finance roles in a complex organisation, with the ability to work with multiple finance systems and preferably with international experience. You will be an energetic, visible, inspiring and resilient leader, sharing our passion for social justice and championing the difference that strong financial management can make to our front-line activities.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values, and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

International Development Charity - Central London - Financial Controller

A large, faith-based organisation are looking for a Financial Controller to join their Senior Leadership Team. With 5 direct reports, this position will be the number two role in finance and will lead the financial control agenda for the entire organisation.

As the Financial Controller you will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Have experience of Statutory accounts and liaising with internal and external auditors
• Have a successful track record of leading a financial control function
• Have experience of assessing processes and implementing improvements

This organisation are starting a number of large scale changes and are looking for somebody to come in with fresh ideas of how to maximise the efficiency of their financial operations. This is a great opportunity to move into a large international development organisation, especially from a commercial background, and have a great impact on how they operate on a global scale.

If this is of interest please do apply now. or if job is not quite right, but you are looking for a new job within the charities and not for profit sector then please do email me an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected]

International Development Charity - Central London - Financial Controller

My client is of the UK’s largest charities providing support to vulnerable children and their families. We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Financial Controller to provide high quality leadership to the finance function during a period of change and transformation.

Reporting into the CFO, this is a key post which will have significant influence over the future of the finance function. The Financial Controller and will work closely with the CFO to improve the quality of service, drive efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation’s finance and accounting functions.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing leadership, direction and management to a team of senior professionals;
2. Maintaining an efficient and effective financial function including development of effective financial systems and to streamline processes and operations;
3. Providing advice to the Executive Leadership Team and other Directors on Financial matters;
4. Deputising for the CFO as required to attend and present financial reports at Executive, Committee and Board meetings

Key skills we are looking for:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA,CIMA)
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and working across a variety of stakeholder groups
• Significant post qualification experience gained in a senior capacity.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in particular having the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues.
• Aptitude to prepare reports to Executives and Board

To apply, please send your CV via the link or for an informal conversation about therole, please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency site.

A large International Charity are seeking an experienced:
Financial Controller 

To manage the financial accounts team in the delivery of excellent financial services.

Permanent Role based in Central London
£59,000

Responsibilities 

• Lead the financial reporting team in the provision of accurate and timely finance performance.
• Ensure the charity has effective financial business processes and systems.
• Lead in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts.
• Manage the monthly process that highlights trends in the I&E statement and balance sheet.
• Staff management of a team of 6
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation of the charity commission and HMRC.

Qualifications/experience required
ACA, ACCA or CIMA 

A professional background of working for a Charity or from Practice would be highly beneficial.

About Us

The vision of Holy Trinity Brompton Church (HTB) & Alpha International is the re-evangalisation of the nations, the revitilisation of the Church and the transformation of society. Each member of staff plays a key role in contributing to our vision. Our mission is bigger than any individual task but together our work contributes to the bigger picture.

Holy Trinity Brompton is a church over five sites with an average weekly congregation of 4,000, and is the home of the Alpha Course with a gross budget of c.£13m

Used in over 114 countries across all five major continents, Alpha International’s mission is to equip and serve the church to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. We do this by equipping churches around the world with Alpha – a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Alpha has a gross budget of c.£14m

The Role

We are looking for one Financial Controller to join our strong 18 person finance department. They will be responsible for the financial management and reporting requirements for Alpha International. Their key responsibilties will be to:

• Prepare and compile budgets – the budget process takes place from August- November with approvals in December.

• Prepare the monthly management accounts with commentary for the leadership team and trustees.

• Prepare the annual financial statements and liaising with auditors as required.

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, check and authorise supplier payments, and payrolls.

• Manage the Assistant Accountant.

• Prepare regular updates to the budgets - reforecasting based on latest information in order to keep the fundraising needs and cash-flow management up to date.

• Manage day to day finance queries.

• Monitor and manage the cash needs of the charity on a weekly basis, ensuring best use is made of funds on deposit.

• Maintain the audit trail for the due diligence process to track grant distribution.

• Take responsibility, together with the Group Financial Controller and business partners for ensuring strong financial controls, good governance and statutory compliance.

• Work with the Donor Development Team and business partners to record specified fund income and its application by the ministries and regions.

• Ad hoc reporting to statutory agencies and government departments as required.

• Other financial duties as delegated by the Group Financial Controller to assist the Central Finance Team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Recognised senior accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with experience of preparing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, statutory accounts and stakeholder reporting.

• Experience of Charity SORP would be advantageous.

• Hands-on experience of using accountancy software for reporting with high proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently and handle change and growth.

• Thrives in a team environment.

• Shares a passion for the vision and aims of HTB and Alpha International.

Our Benefits Package

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (out of pocket health expenses including new glasses, dentist, and complimentary therapies)
• Flexible working options.
• Local discounts including gym membership and days out.
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Child Care voucher scheme.
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance. 
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you passionate about working for a Charity Are you a qualified accountant looking for a new challenge? If your answer is "Yes" the Badenoch + Clark 3rd Sector team wish to hear from you!The team have partnered with a leading international charity to recruit their Interim Financial Controller to deliver on an exciting new transformation project. In this role you will deliver quality service bringing experience of system implementation and process designs. You will also collaboratively work with the permanent Financial Controller to ensure that financial controls are maintained and reporting requirements are met throughout the project. Key responsibilities include: *Mapping current and proposed best practice business processes. *Embedding recommendations from recent review of our Procurement processes. *Cleansing existing data and ensuring data is correctly formatted for import into new system. *Involvement in User Acceptance Testing. *Ensure all relevant functional system and process documentation is created. *Support with system and process roll out within Finance Team and across the organisation.*Preparation of monthly management accounts and ad hoc financial reports, for budget holders, directors and trustees. *Preparation of annual statutory accounts and management of the audit *Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end procedures by all Finance Team members. *Review of monthly bank reconciliations and routine financial processes *Work with the Finance Business Partners to analyse variances, explore potential problems or emerging issues and make appropriate recommendations. *Lead on preparation and submission of relevant Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC returns *Provide advice on financial policies and procedures, and specialist accounting and tax matters. Experience required for the role:*Experience of technology system implementation, process design and systems testing *Collaboratively working with senior, external and internal stakeholders across the business *Experience of working for a charity or not-for-profit organisation*Strong Excel and data manipulation skills required*Qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualificationIf this sounds like a role that you can excel in and want to deliver a quality service of developing systems and processes fit for a forward thinking and innovative organisation please do get in touch for immediate consideration.Location: East LondonContract: 12-14 monthsHours: 35 hours Salary: up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Action for Children are looking for an experienced and change-focussed Financial Controller with robust technical and leadership skills to work closely with the CFO during an exciting time of change and transformation.

About Action For Children

From before they are born until they are into their twenties, we help disadvantaged children across the UK. We help them through fostering or adoption – and by intervening early to stop neglect and abuse. Our 7,000 staff and volunteers operate over 522 services, improving the lives of 301,000 children, teenagers, parents and carers every year. We have a vision that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive. 

The role

Action for Children are looking for a Financial Controller who will work closely with the CFO to improve the quality of service, drive efficiency and effectiveness of Action for Children's finance and accounting functions. This is delivered through clearly established procedures and application of effective financial controls which should also provide the necessary assurance. The successful candidate will have a functional role in the development of financial strategies, accurate recording of financial data, reporting to internal and external stake holders and to use the financial systems to their maximum effect. 

Skills & Attributes:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA,CIMA)
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and working across a variety of stakeholder groups
• Significant post qualification experience gained in a senior capacity.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in particular having the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues.
• Aptitude to prepare reports to Executives and Board
• Capability to question and critique to senior organisational colleagues, achieved through establishing credibility, and trust.
• Proficiency in using common accounting software as well as Excel
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamental
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What will you need?

While previous experience in a charity organisation would be advantageous, someone with a good mix of public and private sector experience would also make an ideal candidate. You will possess finely-tuned people skills and the intelligence to enable you to build excellent working relationships with employees on all levels. In your previous roles, you will have demonstrated the ability to manage teams successfully and fostered a strong leadership persona. The successful applicant will have both proven experience in preparing final accounts and annual statutory financial statements with experience in finance management and the ability to deal with CEOs / CFOs and Board Directors. Managing a service to meet competing demands and demanding deadlines. Experience in guiding the year end closure of accounts and liaising with external auditors. You will have experience of introducing and applying compliance controls with a focus on assurance. Experience of supporting the development of financial strategy, and development of service standards and strategies.

The post-holder will be subject to a DBS check. 

What are the rewards?

• Flexible working, including condensed hours and remote working available
• Minimum 29 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme, up to 7% employer match
• Season ticket travel loans
• Discounts at major high street retailers

To apply please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Sunday 26th January. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website.

Action For Children are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users, therefore all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.

Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a rapidly growing charity who fund numerous of the moment to recruit an Interim Year-End Accountant. Based in London, the role is due to last for a period of 12 months with the potential to extend beyond this.

Reporting into the Director of Finance, the main responsibilities of the Year-End Accountant are as follows:

• Lead and manage the production of the year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with the SORP guidelines.
• Be the main point of contact with the auditors, finding solutions for any issues that have been raised.
• Ensure their subsidiaries are correctly accounted for and consolidated, with a specific focus on the investment accounting.
• Review and sign off reconciliations and the various work on the ledgers to guarantee a smooth year-end close.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who has extensive experience of leading on the production of year end accounts. To be able to hit the ground running with limited input from the FD you must have extensive experience in overseeing the year end within a charity. Knowledge of investment accounting will be a massive benefit to your application, as will experience dealing with numerous subsidiaries.

This is an urgent requirement so you will need to be available immediately or with a short notice period. Applications will be reviewed daily so please do not delay in applying.

Arts Sector

£55-60k plus great benefits 

Financial Controller - Permanent role

Central London

This is a fantastic role for a fully qualified Financial Controller with a passion for the cultural sector to join a world-renowned arts organisation in central London.

Leading a team of 5 staff and overseeing the full responsibility for organisational financial reporting, statutory accounting, VAT and controls, this is a very important role for the organisation and will enjoy a broad oversight of interesting subsidiary accounting and process improvements.

This role is perfectly suited to an experienced Financial Accountant/Finance Controller with strong leadership potential and the ability to learn the unique technical accounting aspects that will impact the role. You do not need SORP experience, but you will need to demonstrate a hunger and drive to learn the new aspects of the role.

Please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners if you are interested to explore the opportunity - interviews will be taking place on an ongoing basis and it is better to make an early introduction for the role.

Robertson Bell Finance are recruiting for an Interim Head of Financial Control and Reporting. Our client is a newly created organisation, who are working on a significant high-profile, multi-billion-pound programme, based in London. This is a 12-month contract with scope to be extended further.

Working in a complex organisation which will see significant growth across the finance team in the next 6 to 9 months, you will be responsible for the recruitment and growth of your financial accounting team of up to 5 accountants.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Set up, document and develop a framework for financial controls and reporting processes including policies and procedures.
• Lead the delivery of financial reporting, management reporting and the annual audit.
• Lead on the development of annual, quarterly and monthly planning and reporting to ensure the financial performance of the programme is assessed accurately.
• Work closely with the Board Committees and Senior Management team to provide them with regular updates regarding the financial position of the programme.
• Act on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer as required.
• Build strong working relationships within a complex stakeholder environment.

In applying for this role, you will be a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent) accountant. You will have senior experience within a similar role including developing new financial policies and procedures and have managed a small team. Experience of working in in a start up environment or have worked in an organisation that has gone through a significant period of change would be hugely beneficial.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are being reviewed daily and this position is likely to be filled before the closing date.

Please note this role is INSIDE IR35.

Are you looking for a role in which you can apply your technical ability and desire for accuracy in financial information alongside your love of systems and modernisation? Do you take a holistic view of finance and enjoy liaising with other departments to make sure you're getting the most out of your colleagues? Do you want to work in a modern, lively culture where you are a valued and supported member of a fun team?

My client is a West London organisation that is renowned for its welcoming and modern culture. They are currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key responsibilities include:

• Lead on the production of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with all reporting standards and regulations
• Take full responsibility for the balance sheet and provide scrutiny and accuracy over data
• Liaise closely with the wider business to ensure timely and relevant data is received for inclusion in the accounts
• Provide some high level data analysis and produce reports used to influence senior leadership strategy
• Own the Capital Accounting function, contribute to a smooth month end process, as well as oversee the finance systems and isolate opportunities to improve procedures and provide an increasingly high quality service.

The Financial Accountant will join a motivated and upbeat Finance team which likes to work highly collaboratively. The offices are bright and modern, and there is a flexible culture that genuinely respects individual requirements and commitments outside of work.

This would be an excellent role for someone looking to make their first move from practice post qualifying and candidates of that profile are strongly encouraged to apply. Similarly, those already with industry experience who are looking for a new challenge will find much of interest in working for an organisation with such impressive Development and Growth plans.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Be fully qualified (candidates with exceptional experience who are at finalist level may also be considered)
• Be energetic and hungry to learn the inner workings of the finance department of a complex organisation
• Have a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for finance systems, and the interpersonal skills to build relationships outside of finance.

Applications are under regular review - apply now to be considered.

With a very recent merger, my client is a fresh new brand in the UK charity market. With much of the top level strategy and business plan in place, they are now looking for interim support to assist with the integration of its finance function.

Working closely with the business, you will provide support on the design and implementation of a new chart of accounts for the organisation. Supporting the consolidation of processes, you will also review budget templates and management reports.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a strong financial controls background (commerce, practice or NfP). Although experience of supporting change programmes would be an advantage, an ambitious appetite to explore systems development and/or project management is essential.

We are working with a nationally recognised arts charity, renowned for both their breath-taking productions and outreach work. Currently going through a finance transformation project, this is a very exciting time to join as you will be part of an established charity with fresh ideas.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assisting with month end processes by processing various income and expenditure items including their reconciliation
• Preparing balance sheet accounts reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Preparing and submitting the quarterly VAT and withholding tax returns
• Overall responsibility for all capital expenditure including budgets, maintaining the fixed asset register and posting monthly depreciation
• Assisting with the preparation of the statutory accounts including auditors lead schedules
• Preparing the monthly cashflow
• To challenge financial processes and work with the HOF to improve the control environment in the organisation

To be the right person for this role, you will have had experience of different accounting cycles, you will be methodical with strong problem solving capabilities. Your excel skills will be excellent and you will be a part qualified finance professional seeking to qualify.

Interviews are being scheduled as applications come in, so apply now or contact Emma at Allen Lane to find out more.