1. Global Financial Controller - ACA or ACCA qualification
2. International Charity - Headquarters based in Surrey
About Our Client
International Charity are looking to recruit a Global Financial Controller on a permanent basis at it's Surrey based headquarters.
3. Reports into: Global Finance Director
4. Directly manages: Financial Accountant, Global Accounts Payable Manager and Global Income Manager and Senior Finance Assistant (for reference on size of team - the Accounts Payable team has 3 members, and the Income team has 4 team members. The Finance team is 13 in total).
Job Description
5. Reporting to the Finance Director on all financial and accounting aspects of the UK and international subsidiaries.
6. Lead on preparation of annual statutory accounts for the UK parent company and all international subsidiaries.
7. Lead the external audit of the UK parent company as well as international subsidiaries.
8. Hold key relationships with outsourced international accounting firms and coordinate full year‑end reporting across the group.
9. Oversee all regulatory returns (HMRC, VAT, Charity Commission).
10. Ensure full UK and international tax compliance, with all filings and payments made on time.
11. Review monthly balance sheet packs for all entities and conduct monthly payroll reviews.
12. Lead the month‑end process, ensuring accurate, timely, fully reconciled figures.
13. Maintain Group cash flow forecasting and work with the Finance Director on investment management.
14. Review procurement contracts and liaise with legal counsel as needed.
15. Drive continuous improvements in NetSuite and oversee development projects with external providers.
16. Stay current with accounting standards and guide the finance team through compliance updates.
17. Provide financial guidance, updates, and training to other departments.
18. Review and authorise payment runs across all entities, ensuring optimal foreign currency booking.
19. Support preparation of Board and Committee papers and represent Finance across working groups and project teams.
20. Ensure VAT is correctly recorded and appropriately routed through the trading subsidiary.
21. Oversee gift aid, PCI compliance, monthly DD/SEPA collections, and income platform administration.
22. Lead, support, and develop the Finance team.
The Successful Applicant
ACA/ACCA qualifiedInternational accounting experienceExtensive working knowledge of group accounting and preparation of financial statementsSolid understanding of VAT and tax matters across different jurisdictionsExtensive leadership experienceExperience of trading activitiesUnderstanding of charity governance mattersKnowledge of charity accounting standards
What's on Offer
23. 25 days' enhanced annual leave plus bank holidays
24. Comprehensive benefits package including a Health Cash Back Plan
25. MHFA support, 24/7 GP access and an Employee Assistance Programme
26. Free onsite parking and an office next to the mainline station
27. Optional savings schemes, including the Cycle Benefit scheme
28. A fulfilling career with strong development opportunities
29. Hybrid working model - only 2 days working in the office each week
30. Defined contribution pension scheme
31. Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
32. Premium subscription to the Calm app