About this role
Deputy Financial Controller
£41,484 - £46,235 + £4,500 Accountancy Allowance (for fully qualified accountants)
Looking for a finance role where you can make a difference?
We're seeking a talented accountant to join the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) as Deputy Financial Controller.
This is an opportunity to take on a broad and influential role within a smaller government department, where you'll gain a unique understanding of the whole organisation and work closely with colleagues at every level.
Compared to some larger departments, you'll have the opportunity to shape decisions, drive improvements and see the direct impact of your work. As the SFO continues to expand its capabilities and invest in its future, you'll play an important role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes and supporting an organisation that delivers nationally significant work tackling serious and complex fraud, bribery and corruption.
The role
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll help lead the financial control function and ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial management.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing members of the finance teamManaging the accounts payable function and approving paymentsPerforming and reviewing balance sheet reconciliationsMaintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring effective financial controlsHelping to produce the annual financial statements and supporting the Annual Report and Accounts processWorking with internal and external auditors throughout the audit cyclePreparing cash flow forecasts and supporting financial planning activitiesLeading Cabinet Office, HM Treasury and transparency reporting requirementsIdentifying and implementing process improvements, including within Oracle FusionBuilding strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation About you
We're looking for an ambitious finance professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership and communication skills.
You will bring:
CCAB qualification (or finalist status)Experience of financial control, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processesExperience working with Oracle, SAP or similar ERP systemsA track record of improving processes and delivering high-quality servicesStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience leading or developing teams to achieve shared objectives We offer
Flexible working opportunitiesA collaborative and supportive team environmentExposure to a wide range of stakeholders and senior colleaguesMeaningful work with visible organisational impactExcellent development opportunities within the Civil Service If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference, influence how finance operates and be part of a growing organisation delivering work of national importance, please send through your CV and supporting statement.
Hybrid working with 40% office attendance. The office is currently situated near Trafalgar Square in central London but will be moving to Canary Wharf in early 2027.
To apply, please send through your CV and a brief supporting statement.
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 28th October 2026
Face-to-face interviews: Week commencing 9th November 2026