Financial Controls Manager - Temporary

Our client, based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced

Financial Controls Manager

to join their finance function on a 9-month interim contract. This is a broad role with responsibility for financial controls, month-end accounting, statutory compliance, audit and financial processes across a number of UK and international entities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the

monthly accounting cycle and month-end processes

across group entities.

Liaise with the

FP&A Manager

to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Develop, manage and review

financial policies, systems and controls , providing guidance and support to colleagues.

Support the

annual audit

across the UK and international group entities.

Prepare UK and Irish statutory accounts and oversee accounting-related filings

Ensure financial practices comply with

Charities SORP (FRS 102)

and other relevant regulations.

Review income treatment to ensure compliance with SORP, including

partial exemption treatment

and supporting documentation.

Oversee

VAT, Gift Aid and wider tax compliance .

Lead and support the finance team, providing clear direction and ensuring effective delivery of key processes.

Manage the delivery of finance processes through

Virtual Finance Offices

across the UK, USA, India and Kenya.

Oversee payment runs and act as the

first approver for payments

across the relevant entities.

Provide oversight of

financial due diligence

on new and existing global partners.

Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting across the group.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong exposure to

financial controls, accounting processes and compliance . You will ideally have: Previous experience in a

Financial Controls Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role .

Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.

Experience across

month-end, statutory accounts and audit .

Strong knowledge of financial controls, policies and processes.

Experience working across

multiple entities and/or international operations .

Ideally, knowledge of

Charities SORP (FRS 102), VAT and Gift Aid .

Experience managing or overseeing finance teams and outsourced/shared-service functions.

The ability to quickly understand existing processes, identify improvements and take ownership of a broad controls remit.

Contract Details

9-month interim contract

£300-£350 per day + holiday pay

50% office-based in Cambridge

October 2026 start

Broad financial controls and accounting remit with significant international exposure

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