Head of Finance

FARMS FOR CITY CHILDREN; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their financial management. This part-time role offers circa £55k per annum (pro rata) and entails ensuring financial oversight, compliance, and governance. The ideal candidate will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and responsible for broader corporate duties. Benefits include 25 days of leave, pension contributions, and an employee assistance program. The position permits remote work with occasional travel required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance.
• Strong understanding of financial governance and oversight.
• Experience supporting a Board and managing corporate responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of the organization.
• Ensure compliance and robust financial oversight.
• Strengthen governance frameworks and oversee data protection.

Job description

Head of Finance

Location – Remote, with occasional travel required

Salary – Circa £55k per annum (pro rata)

Contract – Part-time 14-21 hours per week (flexible across the week), Permanent

Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life. During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join our friendly team.

About the Role

The Head of Finance forms part of our Senior Leadership Team and leads the financial management of our charity. This is the most senior finance role in the organisation, responsible for ensuring robust financial oversight, compliance, and governance. The role also encompasses broader corporate responsibilities, including supporting the Board, strengthening governance frameworks, and overseeing data protection and information governance.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Job Information Pack.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a salary circa £55k per annum (pro rata) and a range of benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

To apply, please go to our website via the button below and download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting from 9 December 2025; as such we reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applications.

Please note that first interviews will be held online, second interviews will be held in person.

We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY