Global Financial Controller

Guildford, Surrey
Michael Page Finance

Global Financial Controller – ACA or ACCA qualification

International Charity – Headquarters based in Surrey

Client Details

International Charity are looking to recruit a Global Financial Controller on a permanent basis at it’s Surrey based headquarters.

• Reports into: Global Finance Director
• Directly manages: Financial Accountant, Global Accounts Payable Manager and Global Income Manager and Senior Finance Assistant (for reference on size of team – the Accounts Payable team has 3 members, and the Income team has 4 team members. The Finance team is 13 in total).

Description

• Reporting to the Finance Director on all financial and accounting aspects of the UK and international subsidiaries.
• Lead on preparation of annual statutory accounts for the UK parent company and all international subsidiaries.
• Lead the external audit of the UK parent company as well as international subsidiaries.
• Hold key relationships with outsourced international accounting firms and coordinate full year-end reporting across the group.
• Oversee all regulatory returns (HMRC, VAT, Charity Commission).
• Ensure full UK and international tax compliance, with all filings and payments made on time.
• Review monthly balance sheet packs for all entities and conduct monthly payroll reviews.
• Lead the month-end process, ensuring accurate, timely, fully reconciled figures.
• Maintain Group cash flow forecasting and work with the Finance Director on investment management.
• Review procurement contracts and liaise with legal counsel as needed.
• Drive continuous improvements in NetSuite and oversee development projects with external providers.
• Stay current with accounting standards and guide the finance team through compliance updates.
• Provide financial guidance, updates, and training to other departments.
• Review and authorise payment runs across all entities, ensuring optimal foreign currency booking.
• Support preparation of Board and Committee papers and represent Finance across working groups and project teams.
• Ensure VAT is correctly recorded and appropriately routed through the trading subsidiary.
• Oversee gift aid, PCI compliance, monthly DD/SEPA collections, and income platform administration.
• Lead, support, and develop the Finance team.

Profile

ACA/ACCA qualified

International accounting experience

Extensive working knowledge of group accounting and preparation of financial statements

Solid understanding of VAT and tax matters across different jurisdictions

Extensive leadership experience

Experience of trading activities

Understanding of charity governance matters

Knowledge of charity accounting standards

Job Offer

• 25 days’ enhanced annual leave plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including a Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support, 24/7 GP access and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking and an office next to the mainline station
• Optional savings schemes, including the Cycle Benefit scheme
• A fulfilling career with strong development opportunities
• Hybrid working model – only 2 days working in the office each week
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium subscription to the Calm app