About the role

Financial Controller managing financial operations and reporting for Our Future Health's health research program. This six-month role oversees accounting, grant reporting, and financial controls in London.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including AP, AR, bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax compliance, and cash management.
Produce accurate monthly management accounts and deliver year-end statutory accounts, managing the audit process.
Manage grant reporting, quarterly claims, and associated audits for government and charitable funders.
Maintain strong internal controls by developing and documenting financial processes and policies.
Prepare short- and medium-term cash forecasts and implement effective cash-management policies.
Manage, develop, and support the Assistant Accountant.
Oversee and performance-manage the outsourced accounting provider.
Partner with senior leaders to develop dynamic income forecasts and ensure progress on income-generation actions.
Build processes and controls for new business activities, including data-access and recontact-study revenue streams.
Work with finance colleagues to improve programme- and activity-based forecasting and reporting.
Support the Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks and provide cover for key finance roles when required.

Consistent, accurate, and controlled delivery of finance operations in line with policies and guidelines.
Recognised accounting qualification with 5+ years’ finance experience, including at least one year outside practice.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation; experience managing auditors and year-end processes.
Highly structured, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate reporting and build trusted relationships.
Proactive, self-motivated communicator with experience in fast-changing environments.
Experience in treasury, banking, and working capital management.
Knowledge of government and charitable funding mechanisms is advantageous.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide others.

From £77,000 per annum basic salary.
Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.