Group Financial Controller

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international NGO in London seeks a Group Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting, and governance. This senior role combines financial stewardship with a commitment to humanitarian efforts. Responsibilities include managing group-wide accounting and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-entity consolidation and UK charity reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior financial control or group reporting role.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams in charity or non-profit.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide financial accounting, consolidation, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)

Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation

Strong understanding of internal controls

Audit and governance knowledge

UK charity reporting requirements

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Overview

location: London

practice area: Charity and Public Sector

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting, and governance across a large, complex international NGO operating in multiple countries. This is a senior role at the heart of the organisation, combining rigorous financial stewardship with a strong commitment to the humanitarian and development mission.

The Role

The Group Financial Controller will ensure the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of financial management across the organisation. You will lead group-wide accounting and consolidation, strengthen internal controls, and support donor compliance, while working closely with senior leaders and country teams around the world.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating in a high-impact, international environment and who can balance technical excellence with collaboration and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide financial accounting, consolidation, and statutory reporting across multiple entities and currencies
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain and improve robust internal controls, financial policies, and compliance frameworks across all country offices
• Manage group audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and standardisation
• Provide functional leadership to country finance teams and line management to head office staff
• Partner with the FD and other directors to support strategic decision-making and organisational sustainability

About You

You are a confident, values-driven finance professional who brings both technical depth and leadership presence.

Required;

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a senior financial control or group reporting role
• Strong experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation
• Solid understanding of internal controls, audit, and governance
• Strong knowledge of UK charity reporting requirements
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies

Why Join?

• Work for an organisation with a clear mission and global impact
• Play a key leadership role in shaping strong financial stewardship
• Collaborate with committed, purpose-driven colleagues worldwide
• Competitive salary and benefits package including generous pension and holidays
• Flexible working arrangements and an inclusive, values-led culture

If you have led large, geographically dispersed teams in a charity or non-profit context and thrive on strengthening and modernising finance functions to better support organisational impact, please apply.

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