Head of Finance in London

07th September, 2026Head of Finance75,000International DevelopmentPermanent | London | HybridTrace are delighted to be supporting a purpose-led international development organisation with the search for a Head of Finance to join their team. This is a broad and influential finance leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team across finance operations and administration. It’s an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the detail while also playing a key role in strengthening systems, controls and organisational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong technical accountant and leader who is looking for a move into the charity sector, or a charity Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking for a step up.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecastingAnnual statutory accounts and month-end processesAudit, governance, compliance and financial controlsCashflow, banking and investment managementDonations management and Gift AidPayroll, payments and financial administrationFinance systems and process improvementOffice administration and shared servicesLeading, developing and mentoring a small finance team We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least three years’ post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial and management accounting. You’ll ideally bring experience across UK GAAP, Charity SORP, charity accounting, VAT, audit, multi-currency environments and financial systems, alongside excellent Excel skills. Experience with donor management systems would also be advantageous but not a requirement. Beyond the technical skills, this role would suit someone who is collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable operating across a wide range of stakeholders. Someone who can combine strong financial governance with a service-focused, solutions-oriented approach.