At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and governance while managing a small finance team.
- Company: Respected national organisation at an exciting development stage.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic leadership team and contribute to strategic development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance in a meaningful organisation and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Recognised accounting qualification and 3-5 years' charity finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Head of Finance & Risk
Location
Central London / Hybrid
Salary
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Hybrid – monthly in-person staff meeting in Central London
We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Risk to join a highly respected national organisation at an exciting stage of its development.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's financial strategy, with a particular focus on long-term financial sustainability.
Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues, you will provide strategic financial advice while also leading the day-to-day finance function and a small finance team.
This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys operating as a business partner and strategic adviser, rather than simply overseeing the numbers.
- Financial Leadership & Business Partnering
- Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the organisation's financial strategy.
- Provide financial insight and advice to senior colleagues and Trustees.
- Lead the operational finance function and a small finance team.
- Ensure strong financial controls and successful year-end and audit processes.
- Support the organisation's long-term financial sustainability.
- Governance, Audit & Risk
- Lead on financial governance, audit and risk management.
- Act as secretariat for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
- Manage the organisation's risk management processes and risk register.
- Lead on business continuity and financial risk planning.
- Provide high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making.
- Strategic Development
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's next strategy.
- Help develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and Trustees to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
About You
We are looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent commercial, analytical and interpersonal skills.
You will ideally have
- A recognised accounting qualification, such as AAT Level 4 or equivalent, or chartered accountant status.
- 3–5 years' finance experience within the charity sector.
- Experience producing year-end/statutory accounts in accordance with Charities SORP.
- Experience reporting to and advising Boards and/or committees.
- Experience developing finance strategies to support financial sustainability.
- Strong analytical and audit skills.
- Experience or understanding of risk management and business continuity planning.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to operate confidently as a business partner and trusted adviser.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage both strategic and operational priorities.
- High levels of personal and professional integrity.
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