Head of Finance

Gbs Uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports charity based in Wembley, is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance team and provide strategic insights. The role requires a qualified accountant experienced in financial planning and management, aimed at supporting the charity's mission. Candidates should have strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex financial information. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a values-led environment.

Qualifications

• You will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical expertise.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, business partnering and statutory and management accounting.
• You thrive in a purpose-driven, values-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide the finance team and provide strategic insights.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualifications

Job description

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Head of Finance – Summary

We\'re looking for a Head of Finance, reporting into the CFO, who is an inspiring leader and trusted strategic partner. You will bring the confidence, clarity and empathy needed to guide and develop your team, while building strong relationships across the organisation. With the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight, you will influence decisions at the highest level and support our mission with robust, forward-looking financial leadership.

Requirements

You will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical expertise across statutory, financial and management accounting, along with solid knowledge of legislative, tax and regulatory frameworks. You bring experience in financial planning, forecasting, business partnering and statutory and management accounting. Strategic, analytical and proactive, you combine sound judgement with high integrity and a solutions-focused mindset. You thrive in a purpose-driven, values-led environment and are motivated by using financial leadership to deliver meaningful change.

Organisational context

25 Years championing grassroots
We\'re the Football Foundation - the charity of the Premier League, the FA and Government. We deliver outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play; transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. We have a shared goal to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability, or place.

Our unique charity partnership brings together public and private investment to harness the power of football to engage communities and provide grant-giving expertise. Thanks to the ongoing support of the Premier League, the FA and Government, since 2000 the Football Foundation has invested nearly £1.3 billion towards delivering the grassroots sports facilities that communities up and down the country need and deserve.

Recruitment process

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Long-listed candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in January, and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post, following which, interviews with the Football Foundation will take place in early February. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

EEO and Inclusion

EOM Statement At the Foundation, we want inclusion to be part of everyday life. We believe that a diverse workforce and a wide range of perspectives help us to be more productive, make better decisions, and better understand the communities we serve. That only happens when everyone plays their part in living our values and commitments. That\'s why we\'re looking for applicants who share our passion for inclusion and want to help us unlock the power of the pitch to transform lives and communities.

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