Finance and Administration Lead

PROSPECTUS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organisation is seeking a Finance and Administration Lead to oversee financial management and support staff and members. This standalone leadership role involves budgeting, property management, and ensuring compliance with legal matters. The ideal candidate will have significant finance experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing finance within an organisation, preferably in charity.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems and procedures.
• Leadership experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finances, including budget preparation and auditing.
• Manage property maintenance and liaise with legal advisers.
• Lead legal, investment, and insurance matters.

Skills

Finance management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Knowledge of finance systems

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Job description

Our client is a religious charitable organisation that is part of a religious order with a global presence. They are known for their work in education, social justice, and community service, and take pride in their longstanding tradition in education, which continues through their schools today.

Position: Finance and Administration Lead

This is a standalone leadership role, primarily responsible for supporting the charity, staff, and members. The successful candidate will guide the team to ensure effective management of the organisation and meet the needs of its staff and members.

1. Oversee and manage day-to-day finances, including budget preparation, monitoring, and preparing accounts for audit.
2. Manage property maintenance, liaising with legal and property advisers.
3. Lead and support legal, investment, and insurance matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• Significant experience in managing finance within an organisation, preferably within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems, processes, and procedures.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience in facilities, property, or office management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Application Process:

Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word or PDF format. For questions or more information about this opportunity, contact Steven Fraser at Prospectus.

Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and support you throughout your application process.