Job Description

Job description
Panathlon Foundation is seeking a

Financial Controller (FC)

to oversee the charity's finances and support our mission of delivering inclusive sporting opportunities to children with disabilities and special needs across the UK.


This is a flexible, part-time role (2/3 days per week) that can be fully remote, making it ideal for someone seeking meaningful work with a values-driven organisation alongside other commitments.


As Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day financial management and reporting across the organisation.


You'll work closely with the CEO, COO, Fundraising team, and Trustees to ensure financial sustainability, transparency, and strategic insight.


You'll also play a key role in budgeting, impact reporting, and funder support.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee

financial operations

, including payroll, ledgers, reconciliations and monthly management accounts

Manage

budgeting and forecasting

, delivering regular financial updates and variance analysis

Support

impact and KPI reporting

, linking financial data to programme outcomes

Collaborate on

donor and fundraising reporting

, providing financial analysis for grants and proposals

Manage

invoicing and income tracking

with schools and partners using Xero software.

Support the CEO and Trustees with

governance

, audits, and committee reporting

About You

Essential

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified with relevant charity finance experience

Strong knowledge of

Xero

(essential)

Experience preparing

management accounts

, budgets, and donor reports

High attention to detail and strong financial analysis skills

Desirable

Understanding of

charity finance regulations

, SORP, or grant-based funding

Experience working with

schools, education and charity sector

Please applywith a short covering letter and C.V. explaining your suitability for the role by

the deadline of JULY 25th