Head of Finance

Brewer Morris; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious not-for-profit organization in the City of London is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance. In this senior leadership role, you will guide the finance team, drive financial strategy, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in leading finance functions, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the organization's financial future.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with senior-level experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in Charity SORP, VAT, and Gift Aid.
• Track record of leading finance functions in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Finance team including four direct reports.
• Drive financial strategy, planning, and forecasting.
• Manage cashflow and capital investment decisions.
• Lead annual planning and budgeting cycles.

Skills

Financial strategy

Cashflow management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Systems improvement

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Job description

A prestigious not-for-profit with a proud legacy are looking for a Deputy Director of Finance to help guide the finance team and shape its financial future.

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of the organisation. You’ll lead a talented Finance team, partner with colleagues across departments, and bring clarity and insight to the decisions that influence long-term sustainability and impact.

From financial planning and reporting to systems improvement and capital investment, your work will be instrumental in ensuring the business remains resilient, forward-looking, and aligned with its values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Finance team including four direct reports
• Drive financial strategy, planning, and forecasting aligning with the business’ goals
• Manage cashflow, treasury, and capital investment decisions with rigour and foresight.
• Lead the annual planning and budgeting cycles working closely with budget holders
• Champion systems and process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing clear, insightful financial analysis and risk reporting.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audit, and compliance with tax and regulatory frameworks including VAT and Gift-aid

What we are looking for

• A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with senior-level experience
• Strong technical knowledge, including Charity SORP, VAT, and Gift Aid.
• A track record of leading finance functions in complex environments, ideally through change.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into strategic insight.
• A collaborative, inclusive approach and a commitment to their mission and values.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ideally experience with finance systems such as Sage

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