Group Financial Controller

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. The role will be worked on a full‑time basis in the office. You will join us on a full‑time basis as part of a permanent contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Human Appeal is a faith‑based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programmes, and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

• Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Successful delivery of Group financial consolidations within agreed deadlines.
• Compliance with all applicable accounting standards, statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Unqualified external audit outcomes and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintenance of a robust internal control framework with minimal control deficiencies.
• Accuracy and reliability of financial data and management information.
• Effective cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
• Identification and implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency and financial controls.
• Provision of high‑quality financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Effective management of financial risk, including timely identification and mitigation of issues.
• Development and performance of the finance team, including achievement of individual and departmental objectives.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with finance support and business partnering services.
• Achievement of cost control and financial performance targets across the Group.
• Successful implementation and optimisation of financial systems, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification) with 7+ years PQE.
• Significant experience in financial control, group reporting, consolidation, and financial management within a complex organisation.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within a Group.
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success in improving financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing finance teams.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector.
• Strong English is required; additional languages such as Arabic, Urdu, French, German, Spanish are desirable.
• Passionate about the charity sector.

• 35 days annual leave.
• Matched pension contribution.
• Employee discounts and memberships.
• Access to wellbeing hub.
• Prayer facilities.
• Opportunity to really make a difference.

Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance. We strongly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. The organisation maintains a zero‑tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.