Financial Controller

This is an amazing opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church.

Why Barnabas Aid?

Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders.

What will you be doing:

The newly appointed Financial Controller will join the finance team and will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the charity, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, and that financial controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the charity's assets. This role also plays a key part in providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and supporting the charity's growth and development.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting

  • Prepare timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports, including monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Lead the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget in consultation with senior management, ensuring alignment with the charity’s goals and objectives.
  • Provide detailed financial analysis to senior leadership, highlighting variances, trends, and forecasts that could impact the charity’s financial health.

• Financial Control & Compliance

  • Oversee the charity’s accounting systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, accurate, and compliant with charity law, accounting standards, and internal policies.
  • Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to protect the charity’s assets, minimize risk, and ensure proper governance.
  • Manage the charity's cash flow to ensure financial stability and the ability to meet operational and project funding needs.
  • Prepare and submit all Office for National Statistics, Charity Commission, Companies House and returns.
  • Audit & Tax: Coordinate the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring that all tax filings (e.g., VAT, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid) are submitted on time and in accordance with regulations.

• Grant & Fund Management

  • Ensure that all grants are managed and reported on in accordance with donor requirements, including preparation of grant financial reports and adherence to restricted fund reporting.
  • Oversee the accounting and tracking of restricted funds, ensuring funds are used in compliance with donor specifications.
  • Prepare reporting on funding sources for Trustees, Projects Department including trends to enhance and ensure financial sustainability.

• Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise and develop a finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.
  • Provide financial training and guidance to non-finance staff to ensure they understand and comply with financial policies and procedures.

• Financial Strategy & Planning

  • Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy, supporting long-term sustainability and growth.
  • Provide regular financial forecasts and risk assessments to inform decision-making.

• Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is preferred.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Finance team at our Headquarters in Swindon. This is an office-based role. Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Aid’s ethos, statement of faith and aims, and have the right to work in the UK.

Apply now

To apply, please fill in the online form below or send your CV and the application form to recruitment@barnabasaid.org

*Due to the volumes of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, your application will have been deemed unsuccessful. Thank you.

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