Head of Finance

Head of Finance

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Head of Finance to ensure the effective strategic and operational financial management of the charity. 

If you want to join an impact driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families… then apply today!

Position: Head of Finance

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (part time hours considered)

Salary: £68,000 pro rata, plus generous benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 2 February 2025

Interviews: Initial interviews will be held online, on 10 February, 2025. Second round interviews will be held in person, at the office in London, on 13 February 2025.

The Role

The Head of Finance will be the lead finance professional at the charity and, with the support of the Director of Strategic Planning, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of its finances, contracts, and risk management, driving strategic conversations and day to day financial management of the charity. 

As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) you will lead the leadership’s preparation for, and presentations at, the charity’s Finance, Audit and Risk sub-committee of the Board. 

In addition, you will act as the central finance liaison with funders, including those across Whitehall departments, to negotiate grants/contracts for new work and ensure established funders receive timely and accurate grants claims and reports of progress. 

A key part of the role will include supporting the charity’s ambitions to secure an endowment. 

About You

A CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant, We’re looking for someone with significant experience in a senior financial position in a charity, with experience of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial information to Boards  

Once you click to apply, you will be redirected to the organisations website where you will find full details in the job pack on the Job description and benefits and Culture code.

The Organisation

This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provide practical solutions and encourage change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to it's success. 

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave, plus one day Birthday Leave

• Dependent Leave of up to five days (of which three are paid) in a 12-month period

• Enhanced parental leave and pay

• Paid compassionate leave

• Paid sick leave

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Life cover

• Employee assistance programme

• 24/7 access to a GP

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses

• Perks through PerkBox

• Pension scheme for new starters: 6% contribution by Foundations and 3% employee contribution

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. This is an opportunity to lead critical work that shapes how we understand and address challenging social issues. 

The organisation values and celebrates diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. People are at the heart of everything it does. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of the stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. 

The charity offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s, working in a hybrid and flexible way that recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.

To apply, you will be redirected to the organisations website where you can find full details of the job description, as well as more information on the Culture Code and benefits. 

You may have experience in other areas such as Head of Finance, Director of Finance, Finance Director, Accountant, Business Accountant, Lead Accountant, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Director, Deputy Head of Finance. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.