Job title: Financial Controller – 21‑25 hours per weekLocation: 38‑43, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE, UKFinancial Controller (Part‑Time) – Remote with option to attend office in central London. Face‑to‑face attendance is required at meetings approximately 8 times a year (expenses will be reimbursed).Hours: 21–25 per week. Due to the nature of working with volunteers some there may be a small amount of evening working.Contract: PermanentLocation: Hybrid working (office attendance required for key meetings)Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro‑rated for 21‑25 hours per week)Charity People have partnered with a £1.25 million turnover membership organisation seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead on all aspects of financial management, reporting, and compliance. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic financial oversight and ensuring robust controls to support organisational objectives. You will be working with a brilliant forward thinking Head of Secretariat, managing a small finance team and work closely with senior leadership and committees.The reason for this position is due to the current Financial Controller retiring. This is a brilliant role for the right person to make it their own.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all financial controls, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirementsPrepare annual and quarterly management accounts and financial statements (SORP compliant)Lead annual budget setting, reforecasting, and cashflow planningManage purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, and credit controlComplete VAT returns, P11Ds, and ensure HMRC complianceCoordinate annual audit and implement recommendationsProduce financial analysis and reports to support decision makingLiaise with investment managers and oversee portfolio reviewsContribute to risk management and insurance reviewsManage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective resourcing and performanceKey Skills & ExperienceFull or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a charity settingStrong knowledge of accounting systems (SAGE or similar)Proven ability to manage staff and multiple prioritiesExcellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and IT proficiencyStrong communication and influencing skillsExperience producing SORP-compliant accountsUnderstanding of VAT in a charity contextExperience working with Boards and CommitteesAbility to translate strategic goals into operational plansDue to the nature of this role, the client will be closing it on 16 th or 19 th January, 2026.First stage interview 21 st January, 2026Second stage interview w/c 26 th January, 2026Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three shortlisting questions. Please do submit your CV if you feel you would like to be part of this amazing membership body and add value to the Finance team.Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with. #J-18808-Ljbffr