Our client, a prestigious London charity, is currently seeking a temporary, part-time (22.5 hours per week, ideally spread across 3-4 days) Financial Controller, running for 3-months in the first instance with the view to progressing to a permanent contract, working remotely with the requirement to come to the office in East London once per month.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:
*Supporting managers in ensuring financial resources are managed effectively and ensuring that policies & procedures are in place to promote consistency & accountability.
*Providing support on long term financial plans to promote and foster the organisation’s financial health.
*Developing a forecasting process for departmental use.
*Analysing relevant financial data to identify trends from across the organisation to ensure optimal financial decision making.
*Collaborating with the wider organisation to ensure that the management of financial information is complete and accurate.
*Completing monthly reconciliation reports to support strategic financial decisions.
*Identifying financial and operational risks and determining the most appropriate method of mitigating with relevant stakeholders.
*Maximising the cost recovery opportunities within specific areas and ensure they are captured accurately.
*Liaising with various stakeholders to support with the smooth running of the department, including developing budgets and reports.
*Attending required Finance & Trustee meetings, occasionally preparing and presenting reports.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
*Previous experience in a similar role working within the not-for-profit sector.
*Demonstratable experience of formulating, overseeing and reporting on financial and operational plans.
*Strong experience using data and insight to inform recommendations, identify trends and inform business decisions.
*Strong experience working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
*Excellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
*Strong practical understanding of information governance, data protection and risk management.
*Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

This role is scheduled to interview at the end of November for an immediate start so you will need to be available immediately or with a short notice period to be considered.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and submit your CV in Word format.

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