Financial Controller

UCB is looking for a Financial Controller to join their Finance Team following a recent internal promotion.  This is a great opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with strong financial control experience to join the charity at a time of growth and expansion.

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the finance function across all departments in order to help deliver UCBs strategic objectives.  This is a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to help influence and improve financial reporting and controls as we navigate a newly installed financial system.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can build strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.  

The ability to inspire and support colleagues, setting individual and team targets and strengthening the team is essential.  It is anticipated that you will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant.

This is an exciting role where you can join with our vision of ‘Changing Lives for Good, by the Power of God’s Word’.  If this resonates with you, we look forward to hearing from you.

This position will be temporarily based in Churchill House, Regent Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3JJ while extensive refurbishment work is being undertaken at our Operations Centre in Burslem, Stoke on Trent.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025 – noon

We reserve the right to close this early should we attract the right candidate.

Interviews: Monday 10th November 2025

Salary: £53,000 - £57,000 per annum depending on skill and experience.  Plus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

For an application form and job description please visit our website

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy