Head of Finance

Allen Lane; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A global civil society network is seeking a strategic Head of Finance in London. Lead the finance function with a focus on compliance and financial strategy. Work alongside an experienced team to drive growth in a mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in UK charity finance regulations and excellent communication skills. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring two office days per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CCAB equivalent) required.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity SORP and compliance.
• Excellent communicator with confidence in presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term financial planning and risk management.
• Lead on financial reporting, budgeting, statutory accounts and audit.
• Partner with fundraising colleagues to prepare and monitor grant budgets.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CCAB equivalent)

Strong knowledge of UK charity SORP

Excellent communicator

Hands-on approach to finance systems

Collaborative and values-led

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP Concur

Sun

Sage

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Location: Hybrid working – two days per week in a London office

Office location: Central London – close to Aldgate, Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street stations

A globally focused civil society network is seeking a strategic and values-led Head of Finance to join its leadership team at a pivotal moment in its growth. This international partnership organisation brings together over 1,400 organisations across more than 100 countries to tackle a critical global challenge affecting millions of girls.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the finance function of a mission-driven organisation making tangible impact around the world. You’ll work closely with the Director of Operations and Finance to drive financial strategy, oversee compliance and regulatory frameworks, and ensure the organisation is equipped with the tools and insight it needs to thrive.

You will lead a small, skilled team and help embed best practice across multi-currency finance operations, supporting staff globally and enabling high-quality grant management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership: Provide long-term financial planning and risk management to underpin organisational growth and sustainability.
• Operational delivery: Lead on financial reporting, budgeting, statutory accounts and audit, ensuring systems and processes are efficient and compliant with UK and international requirements.
• Grant finance: Partner with fundraising colleagues to prepare and monitor grant budgets, maximise cost recovery and ensure timely and accurate donor reporting.
• Regulatory oversight: Oversee filings with UK regulators (Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC), and maintain compliance frameworks for international operations.
• Team leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team and build financial capability across the organisation.

Person specification:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CCAB equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK charity SORP, grant compliance and multi-currency budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent communicator, confident in presenting financial information to non-finance audiences, senior leadership and donors.
• Hands-on approach to finance systems and controls; experience with packages such as QuickBooks, SAP Concur, Sun or Sage is a plus.
• Collaborative and values-led, with a deep commitment to social justice and global equity.

How to apply:

The organisation is working exclusively with Allen Lane to recruit this role. To arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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