Head of Finance

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance on a part-time (24 hours per week), permanent basis with a community transport charity. As Head of Finance, you will oversee the finance function of the charity, with particular responsibility for the preparation of reports and analysis for the management team.

Please note, hybrid working is in place with this organisation, and 50% office presence is required.

Additionally, please note, this role can either be based in the London or Dorset office, with occasional travel to the other office required.

Please also note, the salary on show is the FTE.

Responsibilities

• Have responsibility for updating and maintaining all financial procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and control
• Have responsibility for the coordination, preparation and finalisation of reports for Senior Management, including monthly management accounts and providing interpretation where appropriate
• Assist with analysis of new business opportunities, providing some analysis and insight as a member of the Senior Management Team, and contributing to the development of the charity
• Provide financial information and prepare external reports, including the ability to contribute to the preparation of the Annual Report, leading on the annual audit and acting as the key liaison point with external auditors
• Be responsible for the management of the Finance Officer and the out-sourced payroll function as required

Qualifications

• Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
• Be a fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Have extensive knowledge of charity SORP
• Have good Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
• Have experience with the preparation and submission of relevant Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC returns, including contributing to the preparation of the Annual Report
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

EEO Statement

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.