The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Financial Controller to support the Finance team based at our London office.
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £47,472 rising to £53,993, inclusive of £4,000 London weighting
Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent role
This exciting role will lead on all aspects of the finance function, including managing the Finance & Systems Officer, overseeing the production of year‑end accounts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and auditors, and preparing monthly management accounts for reports to senior managers and trustees. Responsibilities also include stewardship of the Foundation’s liquid assets, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, verifying monthly payroll prepared by HR, and ensuring the efficient operation of the purchase ledger function.
What does the role involve?
- Coordinate across the Foundation and help prepare the annual statutory accounts and all schedules for audit, and serve as the lead liaison with auditors.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and budgets for review by senior management, providing analysis and other measures of performance.
- Lead on improving processes and systems across all aspects of finance and liaise with the wider organisation to drive these forward.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Up to date knowledge of charity financial legislation and best practice.
- Innovative in the development of processes, procedures and information systems to support the work of the team and organisation.
- Demonstrable successful accounting experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business. The Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3‑year renewals of Disclosure checks.
We do not provide sponsorship for this post; you must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment, but have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment for disabled candidates. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Please ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
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Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £47,472 rising to £53,993, inclusive of £4,000 London weighting
Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent role
This exciting role will lead on all aspects of the finance function, including managing the Finance & Systems Officer, overseeing the production of year‑end accounts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and auditors, and preparing monthly management accounts for reports to senior managers and trustees. Responsibilities also include stewardship of the Foundation’s liquid assets, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, verifying monthly payroll prepared by HR, and ensuring the efficient operation of the purchase ledger function.
What does the role involve?
- Coordinate across the Foundation and help prepare the annual statutory accounts and all schedules for audit, and serve as the lead liaison with auditors.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and budgets for review by senior management, providing analysis and other measures of performance.
- Lead on improving processes and systems across all aspects of finance and liaise with the wider organisation to drive these forward.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Up to date knowledge of charity financial legislation and best practice.
- Innovative in the development of processes, procedures and information systems to support the work of the team and organisation.
- Demonstrable successful accounting experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business. The Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3‑year renewals of Disclosure checks.
We do not provide sponsorship for this post; you must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment, but have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment for disabled candidates. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Please ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
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