Head of Finance

A respected UK-based humanitarian membership organisation is looking for a Head of Finance to oversee financial management and reporting, providing financial leadership across routine operations and periods of major emergency response.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources and managing a small finance team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational oversight of budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, and financial governance. The role acts as a key advisor to senior leadership, Trustees, and external stakeholders, supporting robust decision-making in a complex, high‑profile environment.

Working Pattern: Full‑time, permanent

Location: Hybrid, London (minimum 2x per month in office)

Key duties will include:

• Leadership of the Finance function within a mission‑driven, membership‑based organisation
• Production of core, appeal and strategic budgets, alongside and long‑term financial forecasts
• Oversight of cashflow, treasury management and financial performance monitoring in a fluctuating income environment
• Preparation and presentation of management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership, Trustees, and finance committees
• Oversight of statutory accounts, year‑end processes and audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, donor requirements, and all relevant statutory and regulatory obligations
• Review and continuous improvement of financial controls, policies and systems
• Line management, development and support of a small Finance team
• Contribution to organisational preparedness for large‑scale emergency appeals and rapid income surges

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a charity, NGO, or values‑led organisation
• Strong understanding of charity accounting, restricted funds and donor compliance
• Confident communicator, able to translate complex financial information for non‑finance stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, high‑pressure environments with diverse income streams

For an informal conversation about the role or to learn more, please contact Madeleine at Ivy Rock Partners.