Financial Controller

Company: Fame Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Fame Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established charity with UK and international operations, including subsidiaries in Israel, in the recruitment of a Financial Controller.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls and meaningful insight to support the Charity’s mission and strategic objectives.

Working Pattern: Part-Time flexible hours (1-day WFH). The organisation offers generous holiday entitlement, hybrid working, and off-street parking.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts for the Charity Group
  • Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across the Group
  • Producing financial analysis, variance reporting and commentary for senior management and Trustees
  • Preparation and oversight of statutory accounts and coordination of the annual audit process
  • Management of balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany balances and restricted funds
  • Oversight of VAT returns, payroll reporting and other statutory submissions
  • Production of board reports and financial packs to support strategic decision-making
  • Ensuring full compliance with SORP, Charity Commission, HMRC, Companies House and other regulatory requirements
  • Use and optimisation of Xero for financial reporting and controls

Candidate Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • Proven experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is essential
  • Strong background in management accounts, statutory accounts and consolidated group reporting
  • Excellent knowledge of SORP and charity financial regulations
  • Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel
  • Previous experience managing or supervising staff

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to step into a Financial Controller role within a purpose-driven organisation, offering a varied workload, real autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across UK and international operations.

Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026