Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller

• 6 Month fixed-term contract
• £55,000-£60,000 per annum
• Hybrid working, 1 day a week on site in London

About the clientMorgan Law are seeking an interim Financial Controller for a Charity in the London area.

Accountabilities

• Supervising the maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes for the Charity and its subsidiaries
• Oversight of the year-end process including statutory accounts and external audit, including completion of the statutory accounts
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant Charity legislation
• Liaising with bank and ensuring bank signatories are up to date
• Providing financial and non-financial information to Trustees, directors, budget holders, project managers and external funders
• Setting work plans, delegating tasks, reviewing performance, providing guidance, line management, coaching and mentoring for five direct reports
• Responsible for maintaining financial records for the department and compliance with data protection and GDPR
• Providing cover for the Chief Financial Officer where appropriate

Candidate Requirements

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant (E)
• Demonstrable experience in an accountancy and/or finance environment
• Previous experience of managing a team of similar size and operating in a complex environment
• Will have experience gained from either: charity, public sector or similar organisation and hold a professional accounting qualification (E)
• Strong technical accounting, able to support the Senior Financial Accountant in determining accounting treatments. Working knowledge of Financial Reporting Manual (preferable)
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills are required to line manage, convey complex information, influence and negotiate
• Excellent computer literacy skills, including a high degree of proficiency with spreadsheets and experience of interrogating a computerised accounts systems
• Proven communication skills in dealing with senior staff and ability to relate to non-financial managers
• Ability to work under pressure, in a flexible manner and maintaining attention to detail

Campaign TimelineThis is an urgent post and is open until filled.

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