Global Financial Controller
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Occupation TypeFinancial and accounting technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£48,700
(£24.97 per hour)
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Description
Lumos Foundation works to realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is a world in which all children grow up in safe and loving families within supported communities. Lumos is currently recruiting for a Global Financial Controller for a fixed-term period for a maternity cover contract.
Lumos partners with governments, civil society and young people with lived experience to transform care systems globally and advocate for family-based solutions that help children thrive. We ensure that families receive the support they need to stay together or reunite, and that children grow up in family-based settings such as foster or kinship care.
Lumos works with local, national and international partners across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America to drive systemic and sustainable reform of child care systems. Over the next decade, Lumos aims to help 500,000 children transition from institutional care to family-based care and prevent 10 million children from experiencing family separation.
Position:
The Global Financial Controller is responsible for leading Lumos’ financial control, reporting and compliance framework across the organisation, ensuring strong stewardship, financial integrity and transparency across all entities and jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Strategic Finance, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors and external auditors, while leading and developing a high-performing global finance team. The role will also deputise for the Director of Strategic Finance where required.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
Lumos partners with governments, civil society and young people with lived experience to transform care systems globally and advocate for family-based solutions that help children thrive. We ensure that families receive the support they need to stay together or reunite, and that children grow up in family-based settings such as foster or kinship care.
Lumos works with local, national and international partners across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America to drive systemic and sustainable reform of child care systems. Over the next decade, Lumos aims to help 500,000 children transition from institutional care to family-based care and prevent 10 million children from experiencing family separation.
Position:
The Global Financial Controller is responsible for leading Lumos’ financial control, reporting and compliance framework across the organisation, ensuring strong stewardship, financial integrity and transparency across all entities and jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Strategic Finance, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors and external auditors, while leading and developing a high-performing global finance team. The role will also deputise for the Director of Strategic Finance where required.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and consolidated group financial statements in accordance with Charity SORP and relevant accounting standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
- Manage the annual external audit process and resolve technical accounting matters.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience leading financial control and reporting within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
- Strong technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting and audit management.
- Experience implementing and maintaining robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Experience within the charity, NGO or international development sector.
- Experience with finance transformation, ERP implementation or process improvement projects.
Recruitment Process
- Advert closing date: 28 June 2026
- The preferred start date for this position is 3rd August 2026.
- First-stage interviews are scheduled to take place on 3rd July 2026, with second-stage interviews planned for 17th July 2026.
- Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
- Annual leave of 30 days per year + bank holiday
- Hybrid working of 2 days per week in central London and remainder from home or up to you
- A fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months
- Direct impact on operational systems supporting our global mission, with exposure to senior decision-making during a transformative period
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the application link provided: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/ivy-rock-partners-ltd/global-financial-controller/1070558?tsId=8
Safeguarding & Equality Statement
Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and associates to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate screening and references.
Lumos is also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.