Financial Controller - job opportunity

Blue Marine Foundation – Financial Controller

Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) is seeking a Financial Controller. The purpose of this role is to ensure effective financial and management accounting across the organisation through the development of financial controls and systems and the preparation and analysis of accounting and other financial reporting information. The candidate will need to have a good understanding of BLUE’s UK and international projects and be able to keep running budgets and accounts for each project.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a highly impactful charity at the cutting edge of marine conservation.

Applicants should have at least three years’ experience of working in a financial role. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, be highly organised and bring a structured and methodical approach to work.

The successful applicant will be based in BLUE’s office in Central London.

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

Hours & contract information:

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm

Location: Central London

Holidays: 5 weeks leave per annum plus national holidays

Reporting to: Clare Brook, CEO

Please send your CV and a letter to Amy Hammond explaining your skills and suitability for the role to: Amy Hammond: amy@bluemarinefoundation.com

The application deadline is Thursday 5 April.

Main duties and responsibilities

Processing invoices and expenses and code credit card statements on a monthly basis
Manage the relationship with BLUE’s accountants and liaise with them regarding any financial matters
Download and circulate finance reports on a weekly basis
Record all income on the database, including donations via Just Giving, Virgin Money Giving, CAF Donate, cheques and BACS payments
Create and manage budgets for all of BLUE’s projects and events, including BLUE’s annual London to Monaco cycle
Assisting and supporting the projects’ team with the preparation of financial reports for funding applications and reports to funders. Compiling the financial information for inclusion in end of year grant claims, final claims and returns, and external grant audits
Produce monthly/bi-monthly income vs expenditure reports per project using Xero accounting system and other reports as required
Developing and maintaining programme and project reporting and management systems as required
Provide quarterly financial reports for BLUE’s board meeting
Record and oversee annual donations to BLUE and issue timely invoices to donors
Assisting in the production of the draft year end accounts
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Skills:

First-hand experience of planning, budgeting and forecasting
Knowledge of a variety of accounts packages
Knowledge of financial systems and procedures
Familiarity with all Microsoft packages with advanced spreadsheet skills
Pay close attention to detail and ensure complete accuracy within work produced
Be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, and deliver to a high standard
Strong numerical and literary skills
Database knowledge
Excellent written and spoken English
The ability to work independently as well as with other people
Participate as a full team member and work to deliver team objectives
Good Interpersonal and communication skills