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Head of Finance and Operations, PROSPECTUS
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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. We are recruiting for a permanent, full-time Head of Finance and Operations to be based remotely within the UK.
About the Role
The Head of Finance and Operations is a core member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and provides comprehensive operational and financial leadership across the organisation. Responsible for maintaining long-term financial sustainability through robust budgeting and financial control, while safeguarding the charity’s assets and regulatory compliance. Other responsibilities include accountability for the full employee lifecycle and for driving an organisational culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning, while enabling seamless cross-departmental alignment and collaboration. This senior leadership position blends high-level strategy with hands-on operational delivery, collaborating closely with Trustees, donors, colleagues, and external providers to optimise operational functions and systems.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive operational and financial leadership
- Maintain long-term financial sustainability
- Safeguard the charity’s assets and ensure regulatory compliance
- Accountable for the full employee lifecycle
- Drive an organisational culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning
- Enable seamless cross-departmental alignment and collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Trustees, donors, colleagues, and external providers
Requirements
- Strong finance experience, having managed a finance function previously
- Experience relating to HR and HR processes
- Keen to develop other areas of operations in the role
- Line management experience, having managed and motivated teams
- Fully accountancy qualified or qualified by experience
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Application Process
To apply, please follow the link to the Prospectus website and submit your CV only in the first instance. You may also be asked to complete a supporting statement if you progress further in the recruitment process.
Please note: Application review and interviews for this vacancy will be on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the advertised closing date.
About Prospectus
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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