Finance Director - Charity Strategy & Governance

UK Islamic Mission; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Islamic Mission is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the charity’s financial governance, planning, budgeting and reporting across central office, departments and branches. You will drive SORP-compliant reporting, internal controls, treasury and risk management as the technical lead.

The role requires a qualified accountant with extensive charity experience, and strong leadership to develop teams, oversee audits and ensure compliant operations with HMRC, Companies House and the Charity

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a charity or multi-site setting.
• Strong analytical ability and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience improving financial controls, processes and management information.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills; able to coach teams.
• Familiarity with iPlicit and other accounting software; governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead UKIM's finance function including planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts for audit and filings with charities commission and Companies House.
• Coordinate with external auditors for timely audits and financial statements.
• Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary for leadership.
• Oversee accounts teams across head office and branches and ensure year-end GAAP/SORP compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC incl. PAYE, VAT and Gift Aid.
• Strengthen controls and policies; manage branch finance support and consolidation.
• Monitor cash flow, banking relations, and provide treasury guidance.
• Supervise payroll, pensions, and contributions; support strategic planning and bids.
• Lead and develop the finance team with objective setting and CPD.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

People management

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

iPlicit

BI tools

Job description

UK Islamic Mission is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the charity’s financial governance, planning, budgeting and reporting across central office, departments and branches. You will drive SORP-compliant reporting, internal controls, treasury and risk management as the technical lead.

The role requires a qualified accountant with extensive charity experience, and strong leadership to develop teams, oversee audits and ensure compliant operations with HMRC, Companies House and the Charity