Head of Finance and Operations

Music in Hospitals & Care; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance and Operations to provide strategic leadership and drive financial sustainability. This remote role involves supporting critical functions such as Finance, HR, and governance. The ideal candidate should possess CCAB qualifications and have proven leadership experience in the charity sector, as well as strong financial acumen. This part-time position offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

35 days annual leave pro rata

Employer pension contribution of 6%

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in the charity or not for profit sector.
• Experience working with Boards and Trustees.
• Strong understanding of charity law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the charity's strategic plan.
• Work with the CEO to manage Board legal and financial responsibilities.
• Lead on risk management and act as Data Protection Officer.

Skills

Leadership experience in charity sector

Financial acumen

Risk management

Digital tools and data governance

Excellent communication skills

Education

CCAB recognised qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Remote throughout the UK 3rd November 2025

We have a new opportunity for a Head of Finance and Operations to drive organisational impact with a values driven approach towards financial strategy, resource optimisation, and operational excellence.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Head of Finance and Operations provides a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership across the core support functions of the charity. Through sound management of resources, risk, people, systems and data, this role ensures robust governance, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and organisational effectiveness enabling the charity to achieve its mission.

The core support functions of the charity include Finance, HR, technology and data, health and safety, and governance.

Location: Remote based role with an occasional travel to London. We encourage applicants from across the UK.

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week

Salary: £60,000 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 35 days per year pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays), Employer Pension contribution of 6%, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity for flexible working.

Closing Date: Monday 3 November at 11.59pm

Interview Date: First interview on 11 or 12 November 2025, second stage interview on 17 November 2025

The Role

• As a member of the SLT, actively contribute to the development and delivery of the charity's strategic plan, leading on the organisational planning and performance for operational areas.
• Work with the CEO to ensure the Board fulfils its legal, regulatory, and financial responsibilities with effective controls through various Board meetings and sub-committees.
• Lead on the risk management for the charity, working with the Board and SLT to identify, record and mitigate risk.
• Act as the Data Protection Officer for the charity
• Lead, manage and develop the Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and controls.
• Lead, manage and develop the Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day management of the charity's core support functions.

Why join the team?

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills outside of the charity sector, especially those who share our values and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in the charity sector. We will support your development alongside other fantastic benefits:

• Flexibility to remote anywhere throughout the UK
• Opportunity to work your hours flexibly
• 35 days annual leave per year (pro rata) including the opportunity to take most bank holidays when you choose
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employer pension contribution of up to 6%
• Employee assistance programme and health cash plan
• Budget for personal development and training
• Positive organisation culture with a firm understanding of supporting remote teams
• Opportunity to help share live music with people who may not otherwise get to experience it.

About You

• CCAB recognised qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Proven senior leadership experience in the charity or not for profit sector.
• Demonstrable experience of working with Boards and Trustees, experience in HR, governance, and compliance at a strategic level.
• Strong financial acumen and experience of preparing annual accounts, budgets, management accounts and financial reports.
• Proven track record of identification and management of risk.
• Knowledge of charity finance and reporting.
• Knowledge of charity law, risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of digital tools, systems and data governance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial and performance information into accessible management information.
• Demonstrable understanding of strategies for embedding change into ways of working.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to focus, align, and deliver, on operational duties.

The successful applicant will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check.

The charity is committed to becoming an organisation that reflects society and promotes diversity and inclusion, and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented, including disabled people and those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.

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