The Financial Controller leads the organisations financial management, accounting, planning and control, providing accurate, timely information to support operational decisions, strategic priorities and effective governance. The post holder manages a small Finance Team of approximately five people, maintains strong financial controls, supports budget holders and provides clear advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team and Management Council.
This is a hands-on role combining strategic financial leadership with active involvement in day-to-day finance delivery. Alongside leading and supporting the Finance Team, the post holder contributes directly to preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, service costings and year-end information, undertakes reconciliations and resolves operational finance issues. The role maintains accurate records and effective controls and oversees payroll, cash management, statutory obligations and funder requirements, ensuring finance activities are accurate, secure and consistent with organisational policies and applicable standards.
Closing date: 12noon Thursday 19th November 2026
Salary: Commencing at £48,574.50pa; 8-point salary scale
Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm daily
Length of Contract: Permanent
The criteria outlined below are provided as a summary only. Applicants should review the full Job Description and Person Specification to ensure they address all relevant requirements within their application.
Essential Criteria:
- Fully qualified accountant with a recognised professional body, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, with current professional knowledge relevant to the role
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, post-qualification or equivalent senior-level experience, with hands-on responsibility for preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end accounts, and maintaining financial control.
- Experience of writing and presenting clear financial reports and committee papers, including risks and recommendations, for senior leaders, committees or a governing body.
- Experience of leading year-end preparation, working with external auditors and managing statutory, regulatory or finder reporting requirements.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, costing and analytical skills, with the ability to model options, explain financial implications and prepare clear costing information for discussions with funders.
- Demonstrable ability to design, maintain and improve financial controls, policies, procedures and delegated-authority arrangements.
Pre-employment requirements
- Evidence of the right to work in the UK.
- Satisfactory references and qualification/professional membership checks.
- Appropriate Access NI and occupational health checks where required for the role.
Note:
Camphill Community Glencraig is committed to equality of opportunity and to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. This document describes the principal responsibilities and requirements of the post. Following appropriate consultation, it may be reviewed and updated to reflect organisational, regulatory or service needs.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 25th November 2026; no applications received after the closing date will be accepted.
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:
HR Department, Camphill Community Glencraig, 4 Seahill Road, Craigavad, Holywood, Co Down BT18 0DB.
OR
CV APPLICATIONS
Applications via CV must include both a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should clearly explain, with reference to the job description, how the applicant meets the essential requirements of the role.
CVs submitted without a supporting cover letter will not be shortlisted.
Skills:Accounts Finance Financial
Benefits:28 Days annual leave 12 Days statutory leave Annual incremental pay increases Occupational sick pay, increasing with service Free parking on site
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