Financial Controller, CHARITY PEOPLE
New Today
Financial Controller – Wembley – Newly Created Role
This organization is a pioneering charity retailer transforming fashion for good. With 12 London stores, global impact partnerships and a strong ethical mission, it champions sustainability, individuality and positive change.
Working with a forward thinking, vision led Director of Finance and HR, you will be working closely within a closeknit mission led team who are very proud of where they work.
This is a newly created role due to growth and we are seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller to safeguard financial integrity and support organisational growth. You will be managing one member of staff.
Salary: £57,000 – £60,000 per annum
Hybrid: 2-3 days based in Alperton, Wembley
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead month‑end close, ensuring accurate journals, reconciliations and Charity SORP compliance
Prepare timely management accounts with clear commentary, variance analysis and insight
Own transactional finance operations: AP, AR, credit control, payroll and VAT
Manage day‑to‑day treasury, cashflow forecasting and banking controls across retail sites
Support budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts and external audit processes
Line manage and develop the Assistant Finance Manager, driving strong controls and best practice
Person Specification
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong charity / NFP sector experience
Proven hands‑on experience managing month‑end and management reporting
Strong transactional accounting background with excellent attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills and confident use of accounting systems
Proactive, organised self‑starter with strong stakeholder‑management skills
Able to lead and empower one member of staff and have strong Business Partnering skills
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.
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- Location:
- Wembley
- Job Type:
- FullTime