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Head of Finance – International Charity
💰 £70,000 FTE (£56,000 for 4 days)
📍 London | Hybrid – 2 days office, 2 days home
🕒 4 days per week
We're working with an international charity to find a Head of Finance who enjoys getting involved in everything from big-picture financial strategy to the detail of day-to-day finance. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to take ownership of the finance function within a small, purpose-driven organisation doing important work internationally.
You'll work closely with senior leadership, support the Board of Trustees and play a key role in ensuring the organisation has the financial strength, systems and insight to deliver its work.
The role
It's a broad position with plenty of autonomy, combining financial leadership, management accounting, grant management and operational finance.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading the finance function, including management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Managing international grants and funding agreements, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Producing financial reports, forecasts and cash flow projections for senior management and the Board.
- Supporting programme teams with project budgets, financial planning and grant reporting.
- Overseeing year-end accounts, audits, financial controls and charity compliance.
- Working with senior leadership on financial strategy, sustainability and long-term planning.
- Managing and supporting a Senior Finance Officer.
- Improving financial systems and processes to make finance accessible and useful across the organisation.
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Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone with substantial experience in charity finance who understands the complexities of international grant funding.
Ideally, you'll bring:
- At least 7 years' experience in charity or not-for-profit finance.
- Strong experience managing the full lifecycle of international grants, including reporting and funder compliance.
- A professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
- Confidence producing budgets, forecasts, management accounts and statutory financial statements.
- Experience working with international funders, including governments and charitable foundations.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage 50.
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- A practical, flexible approach — someone equally happy discussing strategy with Trustees or getting stuck into the detail.
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Experience leading finance in a small or medium-sized charity would be particularly useful.
Why consider it?
This is a role where your contribution will be visible and genuinely valued. You'll have the opportunity to shape financial processes, influence strategic decisions and work closely with people committed to making a positive impact.
With a four-day working week and a 50/50 split between office and home, it's also an attractive opportunity for someone looking for a senior, meaningful finance role with a better work-life balance.
Interested?
If you're an experienced charity finance professional looking for a broad, rewarding Head of Finance role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
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