Head of Finance

We are partnering with a well-established national health charity to recruit an experienced and people-focussed Head of Finance on a one-year FTC.

The role will lead and develop a team of six, overseeing financial operations, providing strategic financial oversight and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of the charity's financial strategy, providing insight, modelling, and analysis to support long-term planning
• Oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and all regulatory requirements.
• Manage the annual audit and the preparation of statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP.
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts, forecasts, and budgeting information for senior leaders and trustees.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, and effective use of financial systems.
• Monitor financial risks and reserves, developing mitigation strategies and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.
• Lead, support, and develop the finance team, while building financial literacy across the wider organisation.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong technical accounting skills in charity accounting principles (SORP) and financial compliance.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

On offer is a very generous holiday allowance, flexible and hybrid working with only a few days per month minimum required in the central London office.

If you're charity finance professional with experience leading and developing a finance function and are available to start before February, please apply today!