At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial management and risk oversight to drive impactful change in the built environment.
- Company: Join a passionate green charity dedicated to tackling climate and nature crises.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a focus on wellbeing and professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace prioritising diversity and accessibility for all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while working with a skilled team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong financial acumen and leadership skills; CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 74000 £ per year.
Our client is the industry network with a mission to radically transform the built environment in the face of the climate and nature crises. They champion bold government action and convene the ambitious sections of industry to drive progress at pace and scale. This is an opportunity to play a role at the forefront of tackling the climate and nature crises and to protect communities. Nature is in collapse and our buildings and communities will not withstand the climate impacts we face without urgent action. The places we live, work and play in must, and can, be part of the solution, not the problem.
They are a multi-disciplinary team of c.30 passionate, skilled people from across the UK with a London office hub. As a green charity, they prize their welcoming and inclusive work culture with wellbeing and professional development at its heart.
The role involves seeking an experienced and talented Head of Finance and Risk with strong financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex themes into clear narratives, to contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the organisation. This role is ideal for a mid to senior career professional looking for a leadership role, keen to play a pivotal role in an increasingly vital and influential organisation.
The successful candidate will manage the organisation's finances; developing and maintaining financial models to support strategic decision-making, and providing high-quality financial data and analysis to senior management, along with having oversight across their internal risk processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Financial Management: Co-ordinate and drive the Budget process, monthly re-forecasting and reporting, analysis and planning to support decision making, preparing financial papers for the Risk and Audit committee and the Board of Trustees.
- Financial Control and Risk Oversight: Maintaining control of financial systems, ensuring accuracy of transactions, overseeing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, VAT, expenses, and payroll processes.
- Financial Reporting and Cashflow Forecasting: Overseeing the annual audit, statutory reporting, and working with the team to understand performance drivers.
- Governance: Liaising with auditors, maintaining records at Companies House, and contributing to the preparation of papers for Board meetings.
- Treasury: Managing the organisation's investment strategy and maintaining key controls of third-party banking software.
- Leadership and Personnel: Engaging in regular organisational meetings, communicating financial matters to the wider team, and taking a proactive approach to learning and professional development.
- Other: Maintaining key professional administrative relationships and acting as a central organisational point for oversight on contracts.
Ideal candidate qualities include a passion for tackling the climate, nature and cost of living crises, integrity, a positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills, strong communication abilities, project management skills, and strategic thinking.
Qualifications required include CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification or equivalent, extensive knowledge of financial procedures, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and familiarity with the requirements of Companies House and the Charity Commission.
Terms and conditions: Permanent contract with a salary of £65,000 - £74,000 (dependent on experience).
Head of Finance and Risk in London employer: EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM
Join a passionate and skilled team dedicated to transforming the built environment in response to climate and nature crises. As an employer, we offer a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development, alongside flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance. This role not only provides the opportunity to lead financial strategies but also to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organisation at the forefront of environmental change.
