Head Of Finance And Governance

Institution Of Chemical Engineers; Rugby; Híbrido; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual performance reviews

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Life assurance

28 days annual leave

Sickness leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Support for professional memberships

Free parking

Resumo da oferta

IChemE is seeking a Head of Finance & Governance to provide strategic leadership of the finance function and act as the organisation's lead adviser on charity and company governance, risk and regulatory matters. The role supports financial sustainability, compliance and resilience.

You will lead the development of financial strategy, budgets, forecasts and governance frameworks, while advising the CEO and Trustees on complex financial and governance issues. Hybrid working in Rugby, UK is offered.

Qualificações

• Strategic and operational finance leadership in charity or not-for-profit sectors.
• Fully qualified CCAB accountant (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ICAS or equivalent).
• Experience advising senior leaders/boards on governance, risk and regulatory matters.
• Knowledge of charity and company governance, budgeting, management accounting and assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex financial, governance and risk information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development of financial strategy, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial reporting and insight to Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Maintain robust financial controls, budgeting systems and processes.
• Produce statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Develop governance frameworks, policies and decision-making processes.
• Advise on governance, regulatory and commercial matters to the CEO, COO and Trustees.
• Lead risk management and assurance activities across the organisation.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators and external advisers.
• Develop Finance and Governance teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive value for money and efficient resource allocation.

Conhecimentos

Strategic finance leadership

Operational finance leadership

Stakeholder communication

Governance and risk management

Formação académica

Fully qualified CCAB accountant

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Head of Finance & Governance brings together financial leadership with charity and company governance, ensuring effective stewardship and sound decision-making across IChemE. The role provides strategic leadership of the finance function and acts as the organisation's lead adviser on charity governance, corporate governance and organisational risk, helping protect financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and organisational resilience.

As Head of Finance and Governance you will:

• Lead the development of financial strategy, budgets and forecasts to support informed organisational decision-making.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis and insight to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to support effective oversight of performance, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain robust financial controls, systems and processes, including oversight of organisational budgeting, to support sustainability, compliance and effective stewardship of resources.
• Produce statutory accounts and regulatory returns in line with accounting standards, charity requirements and company legislation.
• Lead the development and management of governance frameworks, policies, governing documents, contractual arrangements and decision-making processes to ensure strong accountability across IChemE and its subsidiaries.
• Advise the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and Trustees on governance, regulatory, contractual and commercial matters to support compliance and best practice.
• Lead organisational risk management, internal controls and assurance activities to identify, monitor and mitigate corporate risks.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, legal advisers and external stakeholders to maintain compliance and organisational reputation.
• Lead and develop the Finance and Governance teams to build capability, performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive value for money and effective resource allocation across the organisation to support long‑term sustainability.

The successful applicant will:

• Have significant demonstrable experience of strategic and operational finance leadership, within a charity, membership or not‑for‑profit organisation
• Be a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS or equivalent CCAB‑recognised qualification)
• Have experience of advising senior leaders and boards on financial, governance, risk and regulatory matters
• Have knowledge of charity governance, company governance, financial control, budgeting, management accounting, organisational risk management and assurance
• Have experience developing and implementing financial strategies, governance frameworks, policies and organisational improvement initiatives
• Have the ability to communicate complex financial, governance and risk information clearly to a range of audiences
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Other information:

Due to IChemE's international nature, this position requires a willingness to work flexibly and to sometimes engage in business discussions outside of normal working hours.

The position is based in Rugby, UK with flexible working arrangements, meaning you will usually be working three days from the Rugby office and the remainder from home.

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.

This is a permanent, full‑time role based on 37.5 hours per week working Monday through to Friday.

IChemE reserves the right to interview and offer to exceptional candidates before the close date.

IChemE benefits of employment include:

• Annual performance reviews
• Training and development opportunities
• Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution
• Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time members of staff
• Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more)
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role
• Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office