Head of Finance

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free gym membership

Life assurance

Season ticket / bicycle loan

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in West London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function. The role requires a professional accounting qualification and experience in the charity sector. Responsibilities include financial reporting, managing the finance team, and ensuring compliance. The position offers an annual salary of around £80,000, 25 days of leave, and additional benefits such as gym membership and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the charity/not-for-profit sector is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective internal partnerships.
• Proven track record as a Head of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance function of the organisation.
• Oversee preparation of financial accounts and project budgets.
• Produce financial reports for executive leadership.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial reporting

Staff management

Communication skills

Knowledge of VAT

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a not-for-profit organisation based in West London, recruiting for a Head of Finance on a permanent basis. The annual salary is circa £80,000, depending on experience. You must be fully qualified and have experience working in the charity/not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and continually improve the organisation’s finance function, including training, developing and supporting the Finance team
• Oversee the preparation of financial accounts, forecasting and the financial aspects of large-scale project and programme budgets, ensuring robust reporting and monitoring
• Produce accurate, timely financial reports for the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Board and liaise with external auditors during key financial peaks in the year
• Act as the Executive Lead for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, preparing and presenting papers as required and working closely with governance and HR colleagues
• Ensure compliance with all statutory financial and legal requirements, including the annual audit and regulatory obligations
• Allocate tasks effectively to meet deadlines and keep colleagues informed of progress
• Monitor cash flow and reserves and analyse performance against the organisation’s business plan and financial dashboard
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the organisation, playing an active role in strategic and operational planning and supporting colleagues on cross-team initiatives
• Attend senior leadership team meetings as required
• Provide line management for senior finance and related roles, including oversight of debt recovery and development partnerships
• Proven track record as a Head of Finance (ideally within the charity/not-for-profit sector), with broad expertise across all core finance processes and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to build effective internal partnerships, working collaboratively to achieve shared objectives
• Skilled in developing and enhancing financial reporting tools and systems, with the ability to coach and support others in their use
• Practical knowledge of VAT, including partial exemption as it applies to charities
• Experience of managing and developing staff to achieve their potential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the credibility, flexibility and energy to represent the organisation effectively both internally and externally

Qualifications

• Must hold a formally recognised professional accounting qualification
• Investor in People (IiP) employer

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Life assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan

Working hours

• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• 35 hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.