Head of Finance — Strategic Partner to the CFO

Football Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance team and provide strategic oversight. The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with strong expertise in financial planning and management accounting. The position offers a salary of £86,000 and is based in Wembley. Applications are welcome from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusion within the foundation's workforce.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across statutory, financial, and management accounting.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and business partnering.
• Strategic and proactive mindset with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Guide and develop finance team while building strong relationships across the organization.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights.
• Support mission through robust financial leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A prominent sports charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance team and provide strategic oversight. The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with strong expertise in financial planning and management accounting. The position offers a salary of £86,000 and is based in Wembley. Applications are welcome from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusion within the foundation's workforce.