Vacancy Type Full Time / Permanent Location St Vincent’s Centre, Allenby House, Rees Way, Bradford, BD3 0DZ Salary £50,000 Application Deadline Sunday, June 1, 2025 Job Advert
Join Us as Financial Controller – Make a Real Impact
Location:Bradford (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary:£47,000 to £50,000 per annum
Contract:Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday)
Reports to:Director of Finance
Closing Date:2nd June2025
Interview Date:w/c 9th June2025
About Us
At theSt Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), we are more than just a charity—we are a movement committed to tackling poverty and transforming lives. With a rich history dating back to 1844, we support community projects, retail initiatives, and national fundraising efforts across England and Wales. We are proud to be aLiving Wage Employerand holdInvestors in People Silver accreditation.
The Opportunity
We are seeking astrategic and hands-on Financial Controllerto lead our finance operations and drive financial excellence across the organisation. This is a pivotal role for a qualified accountant who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is ready to shape the financial future of a respected national charity.
What You’ll Do
* Lead Financial Operations:Oversee financial transactions across diverse areas including retail, trading, and community support.
* Strategic Reporting:Deliver accurate, insightful financial reports and management information to support decision-making.
* Year-End Accounts:Manage the production of consolidated year-end accounts and ensure full compliance with statutory requirements.
* Business Partnering:Collaborate with senior leaders and budget holders to provide financial guidance and strategic insight.
* Audit & Compliance:Conduct internal audits, ensure VAT and Gift Aid compliance, and manage tax returns.
* Payroll Oversight:Review and ensure accuracy of monthly payroll processes.
* Fundraising Finance:Support the Fundraising and Communications team with financial planning and reporting.
* Leadership Support:Act as a key deputy to the Director of Finance, contributing to a high-performance finance culture.
What We’re Looking For
* Qualifications:ideally CCAB-recognised qualified accountant.
* Experience:At least 5 years in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity, voluntary, or retail sectors.
* Skills:
o Advanced Excel and data analysis (SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables).
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o High attention to detail and analytical thinking.
o Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Why Join SVP?
* Purpose-Driven Work:Be part of a team that’s making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
* Professional Development:Access to training, development, and career progression opportunities.
* Supportive Culture:Join a collaborative and inclusive team that values your contribution.
Our Benefits
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), rising to 38 with service
* Birthday day off
* Buy/sell holiday scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Retail discounts
* Free will writing service
* 1x annual salary death in service benefit
* And more
Closing date = 2nd June 2025
Interviews = w/c 9th June 2025
Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.
If you have any further questions, please contact the HR Team on 01274 513045 (option 3).
Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.
About the SVP:
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.
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