Financial Controller

Full Time 35 hours per week | Fixed-term 12 months | Hybrid | Closing 22nd September 2024
Salary: £63,000 per annum

Job Reference: FC02 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

CILIP has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and dynamic hands-on Financial Controller to join the team in a busy and diverse role.  Initially on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working flexibly between home and the office location in London (NW1).

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of CILIP’s Finance department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and the implementation of robust financial controls across CILIP, its subsidiaries, and Member Networks. The role holder is responsible for management accounting and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight and leadership of the day to day running of CILIP’s Finance department including financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, controls and transactions for CILIP, its subsidiaries, and Member Networks.
• Oversee Management Accounting and accounting policies in line with FRS 102.
• Review of balance sheet ensuring all accounts reconcile and ensuring the validity of all balances.
• Ensure that required statutory obligations and external reporting to bodies such as HMRC, the Charity Commission, Companies House, and ONS is carried out in an accurate and timely manner.
• Lead an ongoing review of internal processes and systems to ensure the integrity of accounting systems, and drive process improvement and efficiency into the operations of the business.
• Managing the relationship with external auditors
• Support a ‘business partnering’ approach within the organisation.

As a proactive member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the achievement of CILIP’s objectives and collaborate closely with the Sector Development team to align financial operations with the organisation's strategic goals. Additionally, you will support the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in finalising the legacy defined benefit pension scheme exit and ensure ongoing compliance with pension and life assurance schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional who is passionate about driving efficiency, fostering a collaborative team environment, and contributing to the strategic success of the organisation.

About CILIP

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team supporting our members in the UK and internationally. 

We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.  CILIP is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans.

Why work for CILIP

• Hybrid working
• 28 days' annual leave plus public holidays (increasing after 3 years’ service)
• Generous pension scheme (Employee contribution of 5%, employer contribution of 10%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff reward scheme offering a range of discounts at over 900 of the UK’s top retailers
• The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave
• Contribution to eye tests and flu jabs

For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work please visit our website.

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