Group Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and influential finance leader to join Barnardo's as our Group Financial Controller during a period of significant organisational development and transformation.

Following changes to the Finance leadership structure, this newly established 12-month fixed-term role will provide additional senior leadership capacity and play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of Barnardo's strategic priorities. 

As a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, the Group Financial Controller will provide senior operational and financial leadership across the finance function, ensuring the highest standards of governance, control and performance while helping to drive transformational change.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will lead a broad portfolio encompassing financial control, finance operations, finance systems, finance transformation and legacy operations. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial stewardship, effective governance, operational excellence and high-quality service delivery across the organisation.

The role offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape the future of the finance function. You will lead on key transformation programmes, drive improvements across systems, processes and ways of working, and develop and coach senior leaders to build capability across the team. At the same time, you will ensure strong financial governance and operational performance while supporting the delivery of Barnardo's wider strategic objectives.

Acting as the CFO's senior operational deputy, you will play a critical role in enabling the CFO to focus on strategic organisational priorities, while providing visible leadership across finance and leading major projects that support finance and systems transformation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and operational finance leader who is passionate about driving improvement, developing high-performing teams and making a meaningful impact within one of the UK's leading children's charities.

The role is hybrid with occasional days in the London office.

Join us and help shape the future of finance at Barnardo's while supporting our mission to make a lasting difference to children, young people and families across the UK.

Robertson Bell is leading this recruitment on our behalf. For further details and to apply please use this link

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

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Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

• Reference number:23671
• Job Title:Group Financial Controller
• Location:Workplace offer: Hybrid working, Barnardo's hub/office or home address based in the UK
• Contract type:Fixed term
• End date:30 November 2027 (12 months)
• Hours:36.25
• Salary:£67,839 - £92,892
• Closing Date:15 September 2026
• Interview Date:25/09/2026