Assistant Financial Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
c. £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is looking to appoint a new Assistant Financial Controller. The Assistant Financial Controller is a vital part of a planned and open succession process, with the current Financial Controller retiring in Summer 2024. The appointment of the Assistant Financial Controller offers an outstanding opportunity for career progression for the right candidate.
The Assistant Financial Controller, working closely with the Financial Controller, will engage with the Chief Executive, Executive team and trustees, to support strategic finance, regulatory and taxation matters as well as hands on management of the accounts team and production of timely, accurate accounting information. The post-holder will deputise for the Financial Controller, assuming key leadership responsibilities within the department and in supporting the effective financial management of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust its subsidiaries.
This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we approach the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Chatham Historic Dockyard trust, achieve our long-held ambition to become financially self-sustaining on a revenue basis, and commence the development of a new Corporate Plan charting the next exciting stage in our development.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Financial Controller roles across The Historic Dockyard Chatham's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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