Head of Finance

Vitae Financial Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance to join a purpose-driven organisation in Central London. The role requires a fully qualified accountant with charity experience and offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£75,000 per annum along with a hybrid working model. Responsibilities include leading the finance team and providing strategic insights to senior leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to shape financial strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in charity sector preferred.
• Solid understanding of VAT, tax, and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance team.
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and audits.
• Provide strategic financial insights to leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance, Central London, Hybrid

£70- £75kpa plus benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and technically strong Head of Finance to join a purpose-driven organisation based in Central London. Charity/ Not for Profit experience is needed in this role. This is a permanent position offering a hybrid working model (2-3 days in office) and a competitive salary of £70,000-£75,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance team, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations.
• Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts and the audit process.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, systems, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, Companies House, and ONS filing requirements.
• Produce detailed financial reports, including balance sheet, cashflow, and reserves analysis.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and clients.
• Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic goals.
• Drive system and process improvements with a focus on innovation and technology.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA/ CIPFA) with ideally 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial accounting and audit experience.
• Charity experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of VAT, tax, and statutory reporting.
• Experience managing finance systems and delivering process improvements.
• Proven experience with contract negotiation and compliance.
• Exposure to defined benefit pension schemes and insurance renewals is beneficial.

Skills & Attributes

• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management.
• Strong communication skills - able to explain complex finance to non-finance colleagues.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high-quality results.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days in Central London office)
• A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
• Opportunity to shape and influence financial strategy at a senior level
• A meaningful role in a values-led organisation

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