Head of Finance Operations

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London seeks a Financial Manager to lead financial operations and team development. The role requires a professional accounting qualification and proven experience in financial leadership within not-for-profit. Responsibilities include managing annual accounts, internal controls, and providing treasury functions. Offering a competitive salary of £65,000 to £72,000 and a hybrid working model with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in financial leadership within the not-for-profit sector.
• Ability to manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Annual Accounts production.
• Drive improvements in finance processes and systems.
• Mentor and coach the Financial Accounting Team.
• Manage financial risks and improve internal controls.
• Provide treasury functions and cash flow forecasts.
• Support reporting to various committees.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team management

Understanding of financial regulations

Financial software proficiency

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity in a well known charity?

Do you have experience of managing a team through difficult transition periods?

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established not-for-profit operating within the London area.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Annual Accounts production and act as key contact to the Auditors and Governance Team.
• Continuously drive improvements and actively contribute to the Finance Transformation to finance processes and systems (will also lead on the implementation of a new finance system when budget is assigned).
• Act as lead, mentor and coach to the Financial Accounting Team and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Manage financial risks and improve internal controls through compliance to relevant governance
• Provide a treasury function and act as key contact to our Bank and Investment Managers and provide periodic cash flow forecasts.
• Support the construction and presentation of reports to the Investment Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and Strategic Finance and Assets Committee

The Successful Applicant

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in financial leadership within the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Experience in preparing and presenting detailed financial reports.

Note: candidates will only be shortlisted if they have experience working in Not for Profit.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of approximately £65,000 to £72,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office.
• 25 days holiday allowance and flexible working hours.