Head of Finance

Ivy Rock Partners are working with Greenhouse Sports in their recruitment of a permanent Head of Finance.

About Us

Greenhouse Sports is a youth charity using sport to support social change. Sport is our hook to engage young people and one of the vehicles through which we support youth development. But our purpose is not to create elite athletes or address physical inactivity. Rather, we create opportunities for young people to recognise their strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive both now and in the future.

We work across London, Portsmouth, and Leicester, specifically in areas of high deprivation. We embed evidence‑based positive youth development programmes into primary and secondary schools. These programmes are delivered by our trusted, high‑quality coach‑mentors who deliver year‑round to ensure that young people have ongoing access to sport, mentoring, enrichment, and employability activities. The result of this work is that every year, Greenhouse Sports supports over 8,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need us the most.

The Role

Greenhouse Sports is looking to recruit a permanent Head of Finance, to support the Director of Finance and Resources in the operational running of the finance function.

With the re‑opening of the charity’s community centre, The Greenhouse Centre, a vibrant hub for community learning, wellbeing and connection in the heart of Westminster, this is an exciting time for a new Head of Finance to be joining Greenhouse Sports.

Key duties for the role will include the following:

• Ownership of the management accounts process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery, including cash flow forecasting, commentary, and variance analysis
• Coordination of the annual budget process end‑to‑end, including ownership of the timetable, budget‑holder meetings, consolidation, analysis, and amendments
• Leading the annual audit process and acting as the main point of contact for external auditors
• Supporting non‑finance budget holders to monitor and manage their spend, and creating meaningful and informative financial information for stakeholders
• Maintaining, reviewing, and developing robust and effective processes, policies, and internal controls
• Line management of the Accounts Assistant and Management Accountant, including responsibility for and support of their career development

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

You will have a broad range of financial knowledge across financial and management reporting

You will have a strong interest in the work Greenhouse Sports undertakes, supporting young people’s confidence, development, and wellbeing to transform life chances in the communities in which it works

What we offer

Salary of £60,000 – £65,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working of 2‑3 days per week in London office (Marylebone) with the remainder from home