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Head of Finance
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A London Charity Seeks an Experienced Head of Finance
A London charity is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join its leadership team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Head of Finance will take overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the finance function. This is a broad role combining people leadership, financial management, Board-level reporting, and hands-on oversight of day-to-day finance operations.
The successful candidate will lead and develop the Finance team while working closely with senior leadership, the Board, and relevant committees to provide high-quality financial information, insight, and advice.
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- Lead, manage, and develop the Finance team, ensuring effective delivery across the function.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Oversee management accounts and provide insightful financial reporting and analysis.
- Work closely with senior leadership, the Board, and committees, presenting financial information and providing advice and challenge.
- Lead statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
- Maintain strong financial controls, compliance, and governance.
- Oversee and improve finance systems, processes, and reporting.
- Partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders across the organization.
Requirements
- Be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
- Have significant senior-level finance experience within a complex organization, ideally within the charity or public sector.
- Have a strong track record of leading and developing finance teams.
- Be confident working with executive leadership, Boards, and committees, including preparing and presenting financial information.
- Have strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, statutory accounts, audit, and financial controls.
- Be comfortable operating through periods of change and transformation.
- Possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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What's on Offer
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- £70,000 – £80,000 per annum DOE
- Hybrid working, with two days per week working from home
- London office
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