Head of Finance and IT

Salary: £55,000 – C £63,000 dep on experience and qualifications Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs. We are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation. In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role. In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information which are available on the vacancies page of the Centre 404 website. How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria. Closing date: Friday 6th December at 6pm. Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis. Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references. We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy. Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889 TPBN1_UKTJ