LNDS-101 Senior Finance Controller (fixed term 24 months)

LNDS is growing in complexity, with increasing financial activity driven by EU projects, multi-year 
planning, and reporting obligations.
The Senior Finance Controller is a key execution and structuring role, responsible for building and 
running the core finance engine of the organisation.
You will play a central role in:
• structuring financial planning and budgeting
• coordinating EU financial reporting
• consolidating financial data across projects and entities
• supporting the scaling of finance processes
This role sits at the heart of Finance execution and works closely with:
• the Finance Manager → governance and integrity
• the Head of Operations → decision-making and arbitration
You will contribute directly to how LNDS manages growth, complexity, and financial sustainability.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

You structure and drive financial planning processes:

• Prepare annual budgets and multi-year financial planning
• Support reforecasting cycles
• Consolidate inputs across teams and projects
• Build and maintain financial models

You are a core contributor to budget construction, enabling informed decision-making at leadership 
level.

EU Projects & Financial Coordination

You play a key role in managing EU-related financial complexity:

• Coordinate financial aspects of EU projects
• Consolidate financial reporting across consortia
• Ensure consistency and traceability of financial data
• Support preparation of financial reports for stakeholders

This is a critical component of LNDS growth and complexity.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

You ensure structured and reliable financial visibility:

• Prepare and consolidate internal financial reports, EU and external reporting
• Perform financial analysis such as cost tracking, budget vs actuals, scenario modelling
• Support decision-making through data-driven insights

Treasury & Financial Monitoring

You support financial stability and visibility:

• Monitor cash flow and treasury
• Track financial execution across projects and activities
• Identify risks or inconsistencies and improvements areas

Process Structuring & Scaling

You actively contribute to building a scalable finance function:

• Structure finance processes and workflows
• Improve reporting and planning practices
• Contribute to tooling and data models
• Support transition toward a more efficient and automated finance setup
• Support financial operations, including invoices, payments, and audit-related activities

This role is central to moving toward a lean, scalable finance model.