Head of Finance and Operations

PROSPECTUS-4; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international charity organization is seeking a Head of Finance and Operations to join its Senior Leadership Team in Greater London. This pivotal role includes overseeing internal operations and driving organizational change with strong financial literacy. The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing finance functions, lead budgeting and financial strategy, and oversee HR and IT functions. This position embraces a hybrid work model with flexibility for remote working a couple of days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing finance functions in an international organisation.
• Experience overseeing HR and IT functions.
• Ability to design and improve operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal operations across finance, HR, governance, and systems.
• Drive organisational change and improvements.
• Lead budgeting, reporting, and financial strategy.

Skills

Financial literacy

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

Operational process design

HR management

IT oversight

Education

Professional financial qualification

Job description

Head of Finance and Operations

Permanent Hybrid working (2 days per week in London office)

An international mission-driven charity is seeking a Head of Finance and Operations to join its Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will ensure the organisation operates efficiently, sustainably, and in line with its mission.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Head of Finance and Operations will oversee internal operations across finance, HR, governance, and systems. Working within a small team, the postholder will drive organisational change and improvements, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership to strengthen processes, infrastructure, and support growth.

The successful candidate will be a strategic, practical leader with strong financial literacy and proven experience managing finance functions and systems in an international organisation. They will lead budgeting, reporting, and financial strategy (a professional qualification is preferred), and demonstrate experience overseeing HR and IT functions. The role requires the ability to design, manage, and improve operational systems and processes across the organisation.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with initial interviews taking place during the week commencing 8 December. Early applications are encouraged.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter. You may be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process.

The organisation is committed to building inclusive and diverse teams and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.