Altum Consulting

About the business This business is a leading international law and professional services organisation providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. With a presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, this business advises on the laws of multiple international jurisdictions. Diversity is a core strength of this business, bringing together people from across the globe with a wide range of perspectives, languages and cultural backgrounds that reflect the international nature of its clients and work. Key responsibilities An opportunity has arisen for an Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit function, with a particular focus on Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime) and Corporate Governance. The role operates as the third line of defence, assessing the design adequacy and operational effectiveness of this business's policy frameworks, procedures and controls. Key responsibilities include: Conducting internal audits as required by local and global regulators, with a focus on Compliance and Corporate Governance controls Supporting the Senior Internal Audit Manager with ad hoc audits as required Maintaining a robust internal audit methodology, including clear terms of reference, working papers and audit reports Escalating audit findings to senior stakeholders and making recommendations to remediate agreed actions A bit about you You will ideally have experience in an international function, with exposure to Compliance and financial crime, ideally within a law firm or the wider financial services sector. You will bring: A practical, risk-based approach to compliance Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high-risk categories An understanding of complex corporate structures and SPVs Strong research, analytical and observation skills, with excellent attention to detail Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and regulators Experience within a third line of defence environment or exposure to corporate governance frameworks

Interim Financial Controller London City Hybrid (3 days in office) £400-£500 per day Immediate start Initial 6 month contract Altum Consulting are partnering with a fast-growing ecommerce business to appoint an Interim Financial Controller. This role will take ownership of the annual audit, reporting and consolidation. This is a high-impact interim role, suited to a technically strong accountant who can quickly get up to speed and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead group management accounts with board-level commentary Own consolidation and reporting Manage year-end audit and statutory reporting Drive forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting Partner with Head Office teams on cost control and budgets Improve processes, controls, and reporting systems You'll be/have: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) Strong group accounting and balance sheet control experience Experience in retail, e-commerce and/or multi-channel environments Advanced Excel skills. Power BI or Power Query advantageous Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business Proven ability to deliver in an interim or contract setting For further details please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview.

We're working with a highly respected UK charity with a long history of supporting veterans as it seeks to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner into its central FP&A function, playing an important role in influencing decision-making across core support services. This is a senior, visible position, partnering closely with Executive Directors, Directors and their leadership teams across areas such as Digital, Data & Technology, People (HR), Finance and Commercial. You'll provide robust financial insight, constructive challenge and clear analysis to ensure strategic decisions are grounded in strong financial understanding. Managing a small team and reporting into the Director of FP&A, you'll take ownership of financial planning, forecasting and performance across your portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and helping to drive a culture of accountability, transparency and commercial thinking. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with senior leaders to support long-term strategic planning, annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting Providing insight on financial performance, risks and opportunities, and supporting sound decision-making Leading the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly results for Directors and Executive Directors Acting as a trusted adviser on both financial and non-financial matters Developing and maintaining strong relationships across central services functions Line managing and mentoring members of the finance team, supporting their development and progression Keeping abreast of relevant regulatory and sector developments affecting charities Requirements: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience operating in a complex organisation. Comfortable working at senior level and experience influencing non-finance stakeholders. Experienced in planning, forecasting, budgeting and analysis. Strong people management skills and a collaborative, pragmatic approach. This role is contracted to a central London hub, with an expectation of at least two days per week on site , alongside flexibility for home-working. A fully remote/home-based contract may also be considered (without London salary weighting). Benefits include: 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), with the option to purchase additional leave Generous pension contributions Flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development opportunities Volunteering opportunities and a range of lifestyle benefits This is a rare opportunity to combine senior-level finance business partnering with meaningful work that supports those who have given so much in service of others.

We're supporting a fast-growing international NGO working save the lives of children through avoiding a preventable cause of childhood death. Following a period of significant growth and multi-year philanthropic funding, the organisation is now strengthening its internal finance capability to support delivery across 40+ countries, with further expansion planned. This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance Controller to work either remotely or from their London-offices and play a central role in building structure, rigour and confidence in financial information during a critical phase of growth. Key responsibilities: Own the quality and integrity of financial records, including balance sheet and donor / restricted fund accounting Lead and embed a predictable, high-quality month-end close process Ensure financial information is audit-ready and support external audits and statutory reporting Strengthen financial controls, identifying and addressing gaps in a pragmatic, proportionate way Support oversight of payments and banking activity, ensuring appropriate authorisation and audit trails Act as a key owner of finance systems, data standards and core finance processes Support improvements to systems, workflows and documentation as the organisation scales Work closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partner to ensure financial data supports forecasting, donor reporting and decision-making About you: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience Strong background in financial control, reporting and audit readiness Experience working in charities, NGOs or multi-funder environments is highly desirable Comfortable operating in small, evolving organisations and building structure where needed Confident communicator, able to work effectively across teams and time zones The role is a six-month contract initially and is expected to be part-time initially (around three days per week), with strong potential to become permanent and possibly full-time as the finance function continues to mature.

Altum Consulting is partnering with the Henry Smith Foundation, one of the UK's largest charitable foundations, to appoint an Investment Operations Lead on an interim basis. This is an 18-month, part-time contract role (3-4 days per week) , based in central London with hybrid working (typically one day per week in the office). It offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the effective management of a £1.4bn endowment , supporting the charity's mission to tackle poverty and inequality across the UK. Reporting into the Director of Finance, Investments & Resources, the Investment Operations Lead will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the endowment. You'll oversee and implement investment administration, manage key relationships with external advisors, and support the charity's investment committees. With social investment on the horizon, this role also offers scope to contribute to shaping a growing area of work. As the Investment Operations Lead, your role will involve: Managing the administration of investment transactions and related documentation (e.g. tax forms, compliance). Acting as a key point of contact for Cambridge Associates and other advisors, ensuring effective communication and proactive relationship management. Supporting the preparation and running of investment committee meetings, including papers, logistics, and follow-ups. Taking initiative in improving how investment operations are managed, making relationships and processes more effective. Building knowledge of social investment and contributing to its development within the charity. The ideal candidate will: Bring experience of investment operations, portfolio administration, or a related financial role. Be confident and numerate, with the ability to understand investment processes (formal qualifications not essential). Balance hands-on administration with the ability to contribute at a strategic level. Be proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills. Be motivated by social impact and comfortable working in a values-led, high-trust environment. This is a flexible, senior-level role suited to someone who enjoys both detail and strategy, and who can work closely with senior stakeholders while managing core operations. Salary: c. £60,000 FTE (pro-rated) depending on experience and working pattern. To apply for this unique opportunity, please submit your CV today. If shortlisted you will be asked to complete a cover letter that demonstrated your interest in the role and Henry Smith Foundation, as well as your relevant experience.