Financial Controller

UKROEd Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Melbourne is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial management and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations across departments. Applicants should have substantial experience in managing financial processes, supporting senior stakeholders, and a relevant accounting qualification. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful road safety initiatives.

Benefits

Equal opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing financial operations.
• Experience as a Financial Controller.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support CFO in managing finances for UKROEd and Road Safety Trust.
• Oversee compliance with financial controls and regulations.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Management accounting principles

Solid IT skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Accounting package proficiency

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Xero accounting system

Job description

INTERVIEWS Scheduled for 4 th February 2026 (in person) in Manchester. Invited candidates must be free to attend.

About UKROEd

UKROEd Ltd is a private, not-for-profit company responsible for the delivery, management and administration of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) on behalf of the Police service. It is the operating company of the Road Safety Trust and is committed to the education and training of drivers who commit low level traffic offences.

UKROEd values and respects each individual employee, client and customer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout its workforce. As such, all relevant applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

About The Road Safety Trust

The Road Safety Trust is the UK’s largest independent road safety grant-giving charity, dedicated to achieving zero deaths and serious injuries on UK roads. It funds innovative projects, research, and initiatives to improve road safety for all road users. Its mission is to work with partners across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to reduce road harm and enhance public safety on the roads. Surplus funds from UKROEd activities from the delivery and management of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) are donated to The Road Safety Trust at the end of the financial year. This enables the Trust to carry out its grant‑making programme.

Overview of the role

As second in command to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of UKROEd, the postholder will be responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis and consolidation of financial data across both UKROEd and The Road Safety Trust. Working collaboratively with the CFO, the post will support the effective overall management of finances across both organisations and play a pivotal role in the development, implementation and maintenance of robust financial controls.

The postholder will oversee financial processes and systems to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and strong governance, providing assurance that all statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements are fully met. In addition, the role will support continuous improvement in financial reporting and contribute to strategic financial planning by providing high‑quality data, insights, and analysis.

Operating across both organisations, the Financial Controller will be a key partner to senior leaders, ensuring financial integrity, enhancing organisational resilience, and supporting informed decision‑making.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Chief Finance Officer in the effective financial management of both UKROEd and The Road Safety Trust.
2. Provide financial support to the UKROEd Board and The Road Safety Trust (RST) trustees.
3. Assist in the implementation and ongoing delivery of both financial strategies.
4. Ensure full adherence to the companies’ financial controls, policies and procedures.
5. Oversee the payroll function, pensions and other fiscal employee benefits for both organisations.
6. Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, statutory and fiscal reporting requirements and applicable legislation for both the company and RST.
7. Safeguard the companies’ assets and ensure liabilities are accurately identified, recorded and managed.
8. Identify financial control risks and recommend improvements to policies and procedures to mitigate them.
9. Provide guidance to managers on income, expenditure, and the annual budgeting processes.
10. Administer the companies’ procurement procedures to ensure value for money and compliance.
11. Manage the purchase‑to‑pay cycle, including supplier management and invoice processing.
12. Oversee the approval and payment of staff out‑of‑pocket expenses.
13. Oversee the calculation, recording and payment of bills and self‑bills associated with the NDORS scheme.
14. Produce management accounts and regular financial reports for directors and managers.
15. Prepare statutory and tax returns in accordance with regulatory requirements.
16. Provide accurate and timely financial information to external auditors.
17. Offer occasional support with the financial procedures of The Road Safety Trust where required.
18. To comply with best practice in financial matters to ensure that these are conducted in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
19. Provide clear leadership, direction and support to the Finance Manager, ensuring they understand priorities, deadlines and performance expectations.
20. To maintain relevant aspects of the operational risk register appropriate to both UKROEd and RST.
21. To maintain and develop risk assessments and mitigation actions.
22. To prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and associated schedules.
23. To prepare monthly financial control schedules and reconciliations.
24. To prepare procurement plans for the main areas of expenditure, qualifying all suppliers through appropriate procurement procedures.
25. To monitor and approve requests from budget holders for purchase orders.
26. To monitor and approve purchase invoices for payment, including matching to purchase order and checks for accuracy and approval.
27. To monitor and approve out‑of‑pocket expense claims for payment, including checking of receipts and periodic review of spending reports.
28. To apply for and issue corporate credit cards to staff.
29. To monitor and approve corporate credit card transactions, including checking receipts.
30. To monitor and approve bank payments using on‑line banking systems.
31. To maintain standing records for customers and suppliers.
32. To oversee and assist in the production of invoices and payments for the NDORS Scheme.
33. To produce management information as required.
34. To assist in the production and audit of statutory accounts for the company.
35. To liaise with auditors, bankers and other professional advisers.
36. To liaise with insurance brokers and providers.
37. To liaise with external companies providing administrative support to the work of the company.
38. To report incidents of fraud or non‑compliance with policies and procedures.
39. To implement changes to financial controls and other procedures.
40. To attend occasional meetings at locations across the UK.
41. This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be amended or updated to meet the evolving needs of both organisations. The postholder may be required to undertake additional tasks appropriate to the level and scope of the role.

UKROEd Person Specification

Job Related

Knowledge

• A practical understanding of management accounting, principles and techniques
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages
• A strong understanding of tax codes and laws
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
• In‑depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience managing financial operations within a company
• Experience of working as a Financial Controller
• Commitment to the principles of public service
• Ability to demonstrate significant experience and competence in a range of operational aspects of accounting work
• Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders, including directors and other board members
• Experience of writing reports
• Understanding of financial markets

Desirable

• An understanding of the accounting policies of the police service, local authorities and of charities
• Experience of using the Xero accounting system or similar

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills
• A high level of self‑motivation
• A high level of organisational skills
• Accuracy, rapidity, common sense and attention to detail
• A high level of information processing competence with experience of using on‑line systems
• A high level of spreadsheet competence
• A flexible and hands‑on approach
• Impeccable references
• Willingness to be vetted for enhanced security clearance
• Integrity and dedication to service

Desirable

• Experience of working within the charity/not‑for‑profit sector

Qualifications

Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field; several years of experience in a business or finance environment