Work with us and help make a difference!
Role: Financial Controller
Location: Harrogate
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 15 hours (2 days per week)
Salary: £45-50,000 FTE, dependent on experience
PLEASE NOTE
Please submit a single PDF containing both your CV and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Or alternatively...
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Richard Cooper at richard@hhphostel.org or call 01423 525384 for an informal conversation about the role.
About our organisation...
Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living. We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future; we empower people to change their lives.
Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Help us make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) is a leading local charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across the Harrogate district. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join our senior team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people whilst helping shape the future of a respected and ambitious charity.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Financial Controller will oversee all financial and accounting activities across the organisation. Working closely with our Finance Officer, management team, Treasurer and Board of Trustees, you will ensure robust financial management, compliance with charity accounting standards, and provide strategic financial insight to support organisational decision-making.
You will take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, year-end accounts and audit preparation, while also helping to identify opportunities to strengthen financial performance and improve systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day financial management of the charity.
- Prepare timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with charity accounting regulations and SORP requirements.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, forecasting and financial planning.
- Manage cashflow and support organisational risk management.
- Prepare year-end accounts and coordinate audit requirements.
- Monitor and report on grant income, restricted funds and project budgets.
- Provide financial advice and guidance to senior management and trustees.
- Manage and support the Finance Officer through effective supervision and development.
- Oversee payroll processes and key financial systems.
- Manage finance-related contracts, including accounting software, payroll and business subscriptions.
- Support fundraising activities by providing financial information for grant applications and funding reports.
- Work collaboratively across departments to support organisational objectives.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical financial expertise with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to the values of the voluntary sector.
Why Join Harrogate Homeless Project?
At HHP, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and creating positive change within our community. We offer the opportunity to make a real impact, influence strategic decision-making and contribute to the growth and sustainability of a well-established local charity.
If you are a finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can directly support people facing homelessness, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits Include
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.
- Healthcare package.
- Travel benefits.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness.
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Closing Date: 4 October 2026
We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.
Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.