Group Financial Controller

Contract terms:

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or part-time, office-based.

£55,000 - 65,000 p/a FTE dependent on experience (pro rata for part time).

This is a pivotal role at the heart of JNF CT’s Finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Group Financial Controller takes ownership of the full financial reporting cycle, from monthly management accounts and Group consolidation through to year-end statutory accounts and budget setting. It is a role that demands technical rigour, commercial awareness and the confidence to work across the organisation at every level.

The role spans the JNF CT Group's full corporate structure, including UK and Israeli subsidiaries, and requires someone who is comfortable navigating different accounting methods and systems, reconciling data from multiple sources and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders.

Previous experience working within the charity sector is essential; familiarity with restricted funds, Charity Commission reporting and the regulatory environment that comes with it will be critical from day one.

You will lead and develop the Finance Officer, serve as the day-to-day contact for auditors, banks and regulators, and play an active part in shaping the financial controls and culture of the organisation. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to use your financial expertise to support Israel during a critical time, this is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to do so.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the JNF CT Group, together with the Finance Officer.
• Analyse variances between actual results, budgets and cash flows on a monthly basis.
• Review and reconcile the monthly balance sheet, including intercompany balances, restricted funds, social impact project commitments and other key accounts.
• Oversee quarterly VAT returns and other financial submissions.
• Review reported results against budgets with department heads on a regular basis, with activity tracking.
• Ensure that proper and appropriate financial controls and procedures are in place, in line with financial regulation and charity best practice.
• Prepare the annual departmental budget for all subsidiaries and the Group, in collaboration with managers and the Israel finance team.
• Prepare the annual statutory accounts for the Group and its subsidiaries, supported by the Finance Director.
• Manage the Finance Officer and provide support to this role as required.
• Undertake day-to-day ad hoc tasks across the Group’s Finance function, covering JNF Charitable Trust, four subsidiaries and six dormant companies.

• Provide sound advice on all statutory and regulatory requirements for the Group.
• Deliver financial analysis as requested by the Finance Director or CEO.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact with banks, auditors, regulators, payroll providers, pension scheme providers and other consultants.
• Provide regular financial information and advice to the Finance Director and Senior Management Team to support sound decision-making in the interests of the JNF CT Group.
• Monitor and provide information regarding the Group’s resource allocation and performance.
• Ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are implemented throughout the Group at an operational level.
• Maintain awareness of the external environment and charity sector best practice.
• Ensure the Group understands and manages its accountability to its stakeholders across all relationships.
• Develop systems and staff capability across JNF CT for the effective use and interpretation of financial information.

• Work with the Finance Director to advise the Board on appropriate policies, including reserves policy, income and cost trends and overall exposure to financial risk.
• Ensure that financial systems across the organisation are fit for purpose, providing accurate and timely information both internally and externally.
• Support payroll processing in conjunction with the outsourced payroll bureau and maintain employee records on payroll software.
• Prepare audit schedules…