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This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Head of Financial Control. This role oversees the Financial Control team within the wider Finance function.

The successful individual will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the implementation of effective financial controls. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will work closely with senior management and our Finance Business Partner Team to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.

This is an exciting time to join the team, as we will be going-live with a new finance platform in January 2025 which will transform the way we work. We are looking for an individual with vision and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in financial control and team leadership.

You will hold a full ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.

Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process.

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