Head of Finance

MLC Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyra in Central London is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead financial management, reporting and control for a specialist charity. The role requires close collaboration with senior management and operational teams to provide strategic financial guidance and hands-on support.

You will drive financial sustainability, strengthen internal controls, manage risk, and support key projects through rigorous planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and statutory

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or finalist (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in charity/not-for-profit sector and charity accounting.
• Knowledge of restricted/unrestricted funds, grants and fundraising income.
• Experience partnering with fundraising teams on forecasting and reporting.
• Proven financial risk management, governance and internal controls improvement.
• Experience leading finance projects and organisational change.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management with robust controls and reporting.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and statutory statements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership and support business planning.
• Identify and manage financial, operational and commercial risks with mitigations.
• Lead finance projects, systems improvements and process improvements.
• Provide financial oversight of key projects, including budgeting and modelling.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations and income management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations and audits.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial insight

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Location: Central London

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract, immediate commencement

Salary : £65,000

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the financial management, reporting and control of a specialist charity based in Central London.

Working closely with senior management and the wider operational teams, the successful candidate will provide strategic financial advice alongside hands-on operational finance support.

The role will be instrumental in ensuring financial sustainability, improving financial processes, strengthening financial controls, managing financial risks and supporting key projects through effective financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and effective financial governance.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and statutory financial statements.
• Provide strategic financial advice and commercial insight to senior leadership, supporting business planning, decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.
• Identify, assess and manage financial, operational and commercial risks, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and strengthening internal controls.
• Lead and support financial projects, including systems improvements, process optimisation, financial transformation and wider organisational initiatives.
• Provide financial oversight of key projects, including budget management, financial modelling, risk assessment, business cases and performance monitoring.
• Oversee operational finance activities, including accounts payable, receivables, payroll, reconciliations, credit control and income management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements, tax obligations and audit processes.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, clinical leads and operational teams, providing financial guidance, constructive challenge and effective business partnering.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies, income generation and improved resource allocation.
• Support financial planning and reporting across multiple income streams, including commercial activities and, where applicable, charitable funding, grants and fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with fundraising, operational and project teams where relevant, supporting income forecasting, funding allocation and financial accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, reporting frameworks, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and financial transparency.
• Support the development and delivery of long-term financial plans, ensuring financial risks, investment opportunities and strategic priorities are appropriately evaluated.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Qualified accountant or passed finalist (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial control.
• Previous charity or not-for-profit sector experience, with knowledge of charity accounting, governance and financial reporting.
• Understanding of restricted and unrestricted funds, grant funding, fundraising income and Charities SORP.
• Experience partnering with fundraising teams, supporting income forecasting, financial planning and reporting.
• Proven experience in financial risk management, governance and strengthening internal controls.
• Experience leading or supporting finance projects, process improvements and organisational change.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership, clinical and non-finance teams.
• Excellent financial modelling, analytical and advanced Excel skills.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational finance responsibilities.

Should you be seeking an immediate commencement and hold direct experience within the charity sector please reach out to Sam Rasera at MLC Partners.