Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance and Governance

Location: London

Salary: DOE

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Type: Full-Time, 4 days in office minimum

About The Caring Family Foundation:

The Caring Family Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, from child hunger to environmental sustainability. We believe in the power of family and community to create positive change. Our mission is to deliver effective, impactful solutions to protect our planet and support those in need.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to oversee all financial operations and ensure our foundation adheres to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

1. Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s strategic goals across UK and Brazil
2. Manage and monitor cash flow, forecasts by restricted causes , and the overall financial performance.
3. Prepare accurate financial reports for the COO, Founders or and Board of Trustees, including monthly management accounts, impact reports and reporting against the agreed KPIs
4. Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, consolidating the UK and Brazil budget, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the organization.

Ensure compliance with all tax, financial, and regulatory requirements relevant to a charitable organization.

Compliance and Governance:

1. Ensure the foundation complies with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in the charity and non-profit sector.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure strong governance across UK and Brazil
3. Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely submission of audited accounts and submissions to charities commission
4. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the charity sector, advising senior management on compliance and regulatory matters.
5. Act as the main point of contact for legal matters and ensure that contracts and agreements are legally sound.

Risk Management:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.
2. Conduct regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
3. Implement safeguards to protect the foundation’s assets and reputation.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

1. Lead and mentor the finance analyst, promoting a culture of transparency, integrity, and excellence.
2. Collaborate with the program teams to ensure financial goals and project goals are aligned.
3. Support the fundraising team in grant applications, ensuring financial compliance and reporting for all grants and donations.

Key Requirements:

1. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification.
2. A minimum of 5-7 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in the charity, non-profit, or social enterprise sector.
3. Strong understanding of financial management, charity governance, and compliance requirements.
4. Experience in managing external audits and working with auditors, legal professionals, and regulatory bodies.
5. Excellent knowledge of charity tax laws, financial regulations, and best practices.
6. Demonstrated experience in risk management and developing compliance frameworks.
7. Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance senior stakeholders and Founders clearly.
8. Passionate about social impact, sustainability, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.

We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged.