Job Description:

Financial Controller

Are you an experienced senior level Accountant/ Financial Controller seeking a role where you can lead a finance team and support a charitable organisation committed to making a difference? As a Financial Controller, you will have the opportunity to manage day-to-day financial operations while assisting the CFO with the organisation's long-term strategic goals.

Please note - IT IS AN OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT that you are a practising Christian to apply for this role, due to the seniority of the position and the work that the charity does. 

Financial Controller Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Managing and supporting a finance team consisting of a Finance Officer and two Finance Administrators to ensure accurate financial processes.
• Overseeing payroll processing, which is outsourced to third-party providers, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Supporting the CFO by handling operational finance tasks and enabling strategic focus for organisational leadership.
• Assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support organisational sustainability efforts.
• Leading on financial transactions, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Ensuring adherence to financial policies, procedures, and relevant compliance standards.
• Supporting change management initiatives within the finance function.
• Liaising with fundraising teams and managing grant allocations.

Financial Controller Rewards

• Salary between £40,000 and £43,000 depending on experience
• Generous pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Eye test vouchers and £10 contribution towards glasses
• Access to a wellness programme including 24/7 support and an annual  wellbeing and spiritual retreat in the UK
• Life assurance, travel insurance, and health insurance benefits

No onsite parking; office is a 15-minute walk from the train station with park and ride and bus links into central Oxford. 

Full-time role with a requirement to work onsite a minimum of three days per week. You will primarily work fully onsite during the probation period for training and stakeholder relationship building.

The Company

Our client is an international Christian organisation connecting people across more than 180 countries through evangelism, engagement with societal issues, and supporting people to impact society for Christ. They take a collaborative approach and genuinely invest in their staff and volunteers, creating an inclusive environment for professional growth within the faith-based sector.

Financial Controller Experience Essentials

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or QBE with solid charity finance experience 
• Proven experience managing operational finance functions and experience of leading a team
• Experience with payroll management, financial reporting, and budget monitoring
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems is desirable
• Knowledge of charities SORP (FRS 102) and UK financial reporting standards advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a minimum of A-Levels in English and Maths; degree qualifications preferred
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or Spanish is a bonus
• Ability to travel several times per year for meetings and events

Location

The role is based in a city-centre office, accessible by public transport and walkable from Oxford train station. Parking is not available on site. The organisation offers a hybrid work model, with three days in the office weekly, and remote working on other days.

Please note that VISA sponsorship is not available. You must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Please only apply if you are a practising Christian - occupational requirement. 

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today. We will review and respond to all applications.

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