Group Financial Controller - TPP Recruitment : Job Details

Job title: Group Financial Controller

Location: Short walk from Russell Square

Hours: full time - 35 hours

Contract type: Temporary with a very strong possibility of going permanent

Pattern of work: Hybrid - 3 days office based - 2 days from home

Are you a qualified accountant who is passionate about working for a royal historical charity based in the heart of London?

This established but growing charity works with government bodies, local authorities, health care providers and education providers to change policy to better serve children and young people.

The finance functions serve's 12 legal entities and provides accurate and timely financial reports to enable the Board and Senior Management Team to make effective strategic decisions.

In your role as Group Financial Controller, you will take full responsibility for managing and monitoring the finance team systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective delivery across the organisation.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Financial management & accounting: Prepare monthly management accounts, deliver all Board reports
• Create a strong Business Partnering culture - reviewing financial performance of each budget holder and helping them make sound financial decisions
• Assist the CFO in the detailed production of annual cashflow forecasts & budgets
• Audit & Statutory accounting: ensuring the organisation meets its statutory compliance and leading on the audit process including the schedule and auditor's queries
• Oversee that all financial processes and procedures meet business needs
• Manage the finance team

This is a diverse role, and you will be responsible for not only strategic financial input but will also be hands on with financial reporting and analysis.

The skills that you will bring to your role as Group Financial Controller will include;

• Knowledge of charity accounts such as SORP accounting
• Knowledge of corporation Tax and VAT submissions
• Experience of working closely with Board member and Senior Management Group
• Overseeing a finance function and creating efficiencies where possible
• Knowledge of acquisitions and mergers

If you are a qualified accountant and interested in applying for this position of Group Financial Controller through TPP Recruitment, then please do so through TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.