Associate Director of Finance

HARRIS HILL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is looking for an Associate Director of Finance on a full-time basis. You will manage the finance functions, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide leadership to the Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have significant finance experience within the charity sector and be fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIFA. This role offers a hybrid working model with 2-3 days in the London office and a commitment to equitable recruitment practices.

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and UK tax law and regulations.
• Experience of developing and implementing new financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function and ensure compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards.
• Plan and monitor departmental budgets and support budget-holders in their planning.
• Provide strong line management to the Finance Team, IT Manager and Executive Officer.

Skills

Experience in finance within the charity sector

Excellent communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIFA fully qualified

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director of Finance with a Japanese cultural institution, on a full-time (35 hours per week), FTC (to March 2029) basis. As Associate Director of Finance you will be accountable for the organisation's financial operations.

There is hybrid working in place at this organisation with 2-3 days per week in their central London office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function and ensure compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards
• Ensure that all the company's financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation
• Plan and monitor departmental budgets and support budget-holders in their planning and budget management through accurate and timely budgetary information
• Act as Company Secretary
• Be responsible for overseeing cyber security
• Provide strong line management to the Finance Team, IT Manager and Executive Officer

Qualifications

• Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
• Be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIFA fully qualified
• Have good knowledge of UK GAAP and UK tax law and regulations
• Have experience of developing and implementing new financial procedures
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.