Finance Director Jobs

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be partnering with King’s College London in recruiting a new Deputy Director, Financial Planning & Policy.

King’s College London is at the forefront of education, research, and societal impact. As we continue to grow and expand, our Finance team is undergoing an exciting transformation to support the university’s strategic ambitions. With a turnover approaching £1.5 billion, we are modernising our financial operations, enhancing our capabilities, supporting King’s to grow sustainably and fostering a culture of excellence to meet the demands of a rapidly changing landscape.

This is an exciting time to be part of King’s Finance. Our finance development programme focuses on delivering innovative solutions, improving processes, and enhancing a high performing, forward-thinking finance function. We are expanding Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance with dynamic, talented individuals in new areas of work who will contribute to this journey, helping us ensure the university’s financial sustainability while driving value for money.

The Deputy Director, Financial Planning & Policy, will play a critical role in leading King’s College London’s financial planning and analysis team, driving financial alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will refresh and manage the financial planning process within King’s medium-term integrated planning framework, develop and roll out key financial policies underpinning financial accountability and financial management, and embed strong governance frameworks relating to financial strategy and planning.

The post holder will act as a strategic link between financial planning, business partnering teams, and senior leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and consistency. They will be part of the leadership team for a newly created FP&A function that will be driving finance development across King’s. This will include implementing a systems-based FP&A tool to streamline processes, enhance data-driven decision-making and efficiency, and ensure the generation of meaningful financial data to inform long-term financial sustainability. This leadership position will have a significant impact on shaping King’s financial direction, embedding continuous improvement, and fostering a high-performing, customer-focused finance team. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership in Financial Planning.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership in Financial Planning

• Lead the review and delivery of a refreshed financial planning process to ensure alignment with the medium-term financial planning framework (as part of King’s ‘integrated planning process’) and King’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and implement long-term financial targets, rebasing assumptions and incorporating key adjustments for growth, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Devise and adopt a consistent methodology of setting financial targets across King’s, including how growth, inflation, known pressures and opportunities, changes and other factors are reflected in the planning process.
• Coordinate the consolidation and analysis of financial planning returns, driving strategic quality assurance, challenge, and scrutiny. Develop narrative and reporting, highlighting trends, outcomes, and recommendations for decision making.
• Horizon scanning for sector developments to inform financial planning issues, identifying key opportunities, risks and mitigations.
• Collaborate with business partnering teams, Strategy and Analytics to share knowledge about emerging issues and opportunities relevant to King’s financial performance and sustainability.
• Implement control processes for budget adjustments, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, and with the integrated planning process, working with management accounts reporting as appropriate.

Policy Development and Governance

• Lead the development and rollout of the review or creation of relevant financial policies, including a revised Scheme of Financial Delegation and updating financial regulations and procedures.
• Establish frameworks to standardise budgetary controls, financial management and governance, and reporting processes across faculties and directorates.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and continue to support King’s growing size and complexity.
• Act as a strategic advisor on financial policy compliance, working with management accounts, embedding best practices and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Implementation of FP&A Capability
• Lead on embedding the financial planning and analysis function, ensuring its integration with existing or new systems and processes to support effective financial and strategic decision making. • Oversee the development and implementation of a systems-based FP&A tool to enable efficient budget setting, data consolidation, scenario planning, and improved decision support.
• Drive other process automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of medium-term financial reporting and analysis.

Team Leadership and Development

• Line manage a team covering Research FP&A, Partnership & Commercial finance, and a wide range of project work, ensuring effective delivery of objectives and professional development within the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and stakeholder-focused service delivery. Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of roles to enhance the department’s capacity and capability. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Act as a liaison between finance, faculties, and directorates, ensuring alignment of financial plans and priorities.
• Communicate financial insights, risks, and recommendations effectively to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making.
• Lead training and development initiatives on key policies and financial planning considerations, to improve financial acumen and understanding across the university community.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

For more information about the role, please contact Phil Southern at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential discussion.

Our client is a Charity which specialisies in the provision of high-quality independent living accommodation for people of limited financial means.  They are searching for a qualified Finance Manger to work with their leadership team, based in the Hounslow area.

The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable to the Charity Directors and Finance Committee. The post is responsible for running and maintaining the Charity’s financial matters and records, including production of the management accounts and preparation of the draft annual report and the development of budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and other initiatives.  This is a key role, working with a great team and one that contributes directly to the smooth running of the Charity.

This position is office based, in a great location for public transport connections and in offices with excellent amenities.

Job Purpose:

· Manage day to day book-keeping and key financial processes.

· Produce accurate and timely monthly accounts.

· Develop quarterly reports, annual budgets, accounts and cash flow forecasts.

· Produce the required documents and process for audit partners.

· Plan and organise data for payroll processing.

· Partner with the Charity’s Directors and Finance Committee to develop budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and initiatives.

· Work with the Charity’s key partners to ensure that all governance and compliance matters are fulfilled.

· Work effectively with the team, stakeholders and residents on a day-to-day basis.

Position Requirements:

· A track record of working in finance and teamwork.

· Excellent business acumen and commercial skills.

· Have a high level of interpersonal, communication skills with a can-do attitude.

· Be a self-starter with excellent time-management, and problem-solving skills.

· A solid educational background and be a fully qualified accountant.

If you have experience in finance ideally with knowledge of the housing and or the charity sector and are passionate about undertaking a position something that makes positive difference to the wellbeing and quality of life for other people and a community, this is a unique opportunity. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

If you are an Assistant Accountant looking for your next role in an organisation with a meaningful mission, the Royal College of Radiologists’ Accountant Assistant role may be the role for you!

The Assistant Accountant is a crucial role that sits in our high performing finance team. In this varied role you will manage the supplier approvals and payments including our corporate travel account, customer invoicing processes end-to-end, and perform bank reconciliations and posting information to the accounting system. You will provide an excellent customer service, using your strong verbal and written communications skills to deal with day-to-day queries through the shared finance inbox. You will also deal with a range of essential reconciliations to support the Management Accountant and month end processes. 
You will be collaborative, working alongside one other assistant accountant, ensuring all routine transactions and processes are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain all-round experience in finance within fast paced environment.

What you’ll do: 

• Have day-to-day responsibility for administering the accounting system to ensure that the user hierarchy is maintained, new users are set up appropriately and that rights for processing, reporting and workflow are assigned correctly.
• Attend promptly to colleagues’, members’, customers’ and suppliers’ queries.
• Process all invoices and expense claims from receipt to preparation for payment.
• Generate regular payment runs to agreed timetable modifying it as required to accommodate disruptions.
• Distribute all sales ledger invoices as instructed.
• Provide credit control to the business according to finance policies, actively engage with and enter in to and keep records of dialogue for all debtors.
• Ensure all bank reconciliations are performed in a time appropriate manner and to the RCR’s standards.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of using a finance system, payment system and Microsoft applications, including experience of working in nominal, sales and purchase ledgers and cashbook
• Experience of working in a finance team in a similar role
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• An ability to multi task and work to tight deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Self-starter, confident to initiate and progress work, knowing when to consult or involve others

 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and forward-thinking team and organisation. If you are interested in finding out more about the Assistant Accountant role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.   

 
Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to partner with income generation teams, providing detailed, robust and proactive financial support.

This post can be worked remotely (within the UK), hybrid or office based (Cambridge CB2 1AB). Occasional travel to Cambridge or London will be required for partner meetings or collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with Fundraising teams to provide insightful financial analysis and strategic support that drives income growth and maximises impact.

• Support donor proposals and reporting by creating accurate budgets, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, and enabling high-quality financial reporting.

• Collaborate with global colleagues to monitor programme budgets, manage financial risk, and ensure transparent, timely, and accurate reporting across international partnerships.

• Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and return on investment analysis to align fundraising performance with organisational strategy.

• Enhance financial systems and processes, working across Finance and Fundraising teams to improve controls, data integrity, and the use of Salesforce and Accounting Seed.

• Develop financial literacy among stakeholders through training and ongoing support, empowering better decision-making across teams in the UK and overseas.

If you are a strategic and collaborative Finance Business Partner, who can build strong relationships and drive financial excellence, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description, person specification and essential requirements. Then submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23 April 2025, 17.00 UK time. 

Please note: 

• The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
• No agencies please - we are recruiting internally and have preferred agency contacts if required

South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College

Head of Operational Finance

£43,000 - £ 46,700 plus plus generous benefit package and holiday allowance

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, also known as SGS College, is a college of further education and higher education based in South Gloucestershire and Stroud, England. It was established in February 2012 following the merger of Filton College and Stroud College.

SGS College's Finance department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Operational Finance at our Filton campus.

The main purpose of this role is to :

• Lead the operational finance functions of the Finance department: Accounts Payable, Income and Money Management Service teams.
• Make certain procedures result in robust control of supplier payments, income collection and provision of financial support to learners.
• Raise the profile of the Finance department through the provision of a service that meets the needs of all stakeholders.
• Deputise, when required, for the Director of Finance

As the Head of Operational Finance you will have 3 direct reposts and oversee a wider team of 15

Keys skills needed include:

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent
• Experience of financial management, including in operational finance, financial control, and compliance.
• Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.

For more information about this exciting role or to receive a candidate pack please contact Nicola Shaw

[email protected]

We are seeking to recruit a CJS Director!

To ensure success, should understand the charity’s operation and decision-making processes with a keen interest in producing targeted and tangible results. Working in line with the charity and its values.

Job Title: Billing Coordinator

Contract: One-year fixed term (initially, may become permanent if the post self-sustains with increased billing)

Contract Type: Employee (although alternative working arrangements will be considered)

Hours: To be agreed and negotiated according to availability, both part-time and full-time roles will be considered (based on 35 hour week)

Salary Range: £25,207 to £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time posts) depending on experience – both junior and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsible to: Head of Finance and Operations at Coram Children’s Legal Centre

Liaison with: Legal Director (JCWI), Director (North Kensington Law Centre) and Managing Director of Legal Practice (CCLC)

Location: Coram Children’s Legal Centre, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ and The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, 441 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9BG.         

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

One of the members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is a specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy.  The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation.  Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract.  Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.

About JCWI

Since 1967, JCWI has been challenging laws, policies, and media narratives that lead to discrimination, destitution, and the denial of rights for people who move. It provides award-winning legal aid representation in all areas of asylum and immigration law, focusing on representing the most marginalised migrants. JCWI is building a community-driven and lived experience led movement for migrant justice.

JCWI is a member organisation; a member may be an individual, a corporate body, or an individual or corporate body representing an organisation which is not incorporated. It combines holistic, expert legal advice and representation with advocacy and campaigns that are led by and with those most impacted by experiences of migration, and which bring together groups, networks and individuals with a shared vision for a more just society.

About North Kensington Law Centre

North Kensington Law Centre is proud to be known as the first ever Law Centre to open its doors in England, dedicated to providing free and accessible legal advice to those who need it most. Established in 1970, it has a legacy of standing up for justice and empowering individuals and communities through expert legal support. The centre specializes in the areas of immigration, housing, employment and welfare benefits, with a strong commitment to social justice and equality.

About the role

The post is part of the Billing Project, an initiative by the London Legal Support Trust, funded by The Legal Education Foundation, aimed at providing specialist support to the free advice sector in London. The project focuses on improving legal aid billing practices to reduce the backlog of unbilled files, enhance cashflow, and maximise income from legal work under legal aid.

This is the fourth iteration of the project, building on the success of pilots launched in 2017.

This project is a collaborative effort between advice agencies. The Billing Coordinator(s) will be employed by the lead organisation and work across other host organisations, with the allocation of time between these organisations to be determined and agreed upon. The Billing Coordinator(s) will also collaborate with other billing professionals in the sector, some of whom have participated in previous pilot projects. Peer-to-peer support will be available to the postholder, and specialist training will be provided to anyone looking to grow within the role.

The purpose of the role is to develop systems that improve the efficiency of costing and billing legal aid files, and to provide a crucial coordination role within the organisations, supporting existing staff in ensuring files are billed promptly and accurately while maximising income from legal aid.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application and please attach a covering letter and your CV.

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 09.00am

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 28th April 2025 (most likely Wednesday 30th April or Thursday 1st May)

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

England Country Director
Hybrid working, with frequent travel nationwide
Lead Change. Champion Inclusion. Transform Lives.

Role: Director, ARC England
Location: Hybrid – with Nationwide Travel
Salary: £49,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 14 April 2025
Interviews: 28 April 2025

The Association for Real Change (ARC) exists to challenge outdated systems, empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and drive meaningful reform in the social care sector. We are looking for an exceptional leader to take ARC England forward, influence national policy, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

This Role is More Than a Job – It’s a Vocation
If you believe in the power of advocacy, collaboration, and action, this is your opportunity to shape the future of learning disability and autism services across England. As Director of ARC England, you will:

● Lead the Mission: Drive ARC’s strategy, ensuring people with learning disabilities and autism have a voice that is heard at the highest levels.

● Build Impactful Partnerships: Work with government, social care providers, and advocacy groups to influence policy and practice.

● Ensure Sustainability: Lead funding strategies and develop new income streams to support ARC’s work.

● Inspire and Develop a High-Performing Team: Lead the ARC England team to deliver innovative, life-changing projects.

● Drive Change in Social Care: Challenge the status quo, ensuring a more inclusive, effective, and person-centred system for people who need it most.

About You
We are looking for someone with:

● A proven track record in executive leadership, ideally within the social care, disability, or nonprofit sector.

● Passion and commitment to equality, social inclusion, and human rights.

● Strong strategic vision and the ability to navigate complex systems.

● Confidence in representing ARC at a national level and influencing policy decisions.

● Experience in financial management and sustainable income generation.

● A natural ability to build trust, partnerships, and momentum for change.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you.

● Send your CV (including education, qualifications, and career history).

● Include a one-page profile about you.

● Submit a supporting statement (maximum two pages) detailing how your experience meets the Job Description and Person Specification.

● For an informal conversation about the role, contact Clive Parry (current England Director)

Find out more on our website.

Join us. Lead with purpose. Make a lasting impact.

BMS World Mission is looking for an accomplished fundraiser, who is passionate about working for a world where all can experience faith in Christ and the abundant life only, he provides. You’ll have experience in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, leading on church engagement, individual giving, trust and foundations and legacies.

We’re excited about growing our supporter base with new audiences and in developing and deepening the relationship with our current supporters. This is a key role to help BMS to delivering its ambitious vision to mobilise people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope where they’re needed most.

You’ll be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy, reporting directly into the Director of Fundraising and Communications. This role is ideal for someone who is excited to both develop and drive forward our strategy while also being hands on in working on projects.

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As a Director of Income and Engagement your responsibilities would include: -

·       Lead, inspire and manage an integrated Income, Data and Communications Team to diversify and increase income to          reach and engage more carers.

·Drive a substantial increase in voluntary income and the charity’s supporter base.

·Lead on communications and campaigns to support delivery of the charity’s strategy.

·Take an active role as a member of Carers First Leadership Team to shape and implement the charity’s strategy and             unlock the whole organisation’s potential.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need -

· Experience in strategic planning with an ability to produce and deliver creative and impactful income generation and             communications plans with targets and measures.

· Demonstrable achievements in planning and delivering significant income growth within a charity, from a diverse                   range of sources, including trusts and foundations, community fundraising, individual giving, major donors, legacies               and corporate partnerships.

· Demonstrable experience in writing compelling, robust and evidence-based proposals and cases for support for                     funders.

· Extensive experience of planning and delivering national and local communications/marketing tailored to key                         audiences, across multiple channels, to increase reach and engagement with key audiences.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  

Carers First can offer you

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. 

Candidates must clearly write how they meet each requirement in the person specification to progress their application

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview process

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 13 April 2025. There will be a two stage process.

Candidates who have fully evidenced they meet the requirements of the Personal Specification to a satisfactory standard will be long listed and invited to Stage 1.

Stage 1:  Week commencing 21 April 2025 - informal online meeting with the Chief Executive to discuss their                                        application.

Following the informal meeting, successfully shortlisted candidates will then progress to Stage 2:

Stage 2:   Week commencing 28 April and 5 May 2025 - formal face-to-face interview with the Chief Executive and                                Trustees. As part of the formal interview, candidates will be required to give a presentation, and details will be                        provided in advance.

We're looking for a strategic, analytical, and leadership-oriented Director of Governance and Assurance to join our Head Office located in Islington.

£85,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

As the Director of Governance and Assurance, you will provide sector-leading company secretariat, governance, and assurance, ensuring the governance structure efficiently manages regulated activities and commercial group entities. The post-holder will also advise and support the Chief Executive, Chair, and SLT on all aspects of regulation, corporate governance, and effective business conduct for the organisation, ensuring the highest standards of probity and according to statutory and legislative requirements.

The Director of Governance and Assurance will oversee risk management and assurance functions, ensuring effective systems for internal controls and regulatory compliance, including internal audit management. They will provide administrative support for Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, minute taking, and record keeping.

This role is a key contact with the Regulator of Social Housing and other external government or regulatory organisations including CQC and Ofsted.

The Director of Governance and Assurance must embody a strategic and principled leadership style, ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. This individual will demonstrate exceptional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes with confidence. With strong analytical and communication skills, they will provide expert guidance to the Board and Senior Leadership Team while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Adept at balancing strategic oversight with operational efficiency, they will drive continuous improvement in governance practices, ensuring that Look Ahead remains resilient, compliant, and well-positioned to fulfil its mission in the housing and social care sector.

What you'll bring:

Skills

Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills to oversee governance and assurance functions.

Organisational skills: Extremely organised with a planned approach to ensure leading the activity in this remit.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and interpret legal and regulatory requirements.

Communication: Excellent communication skills to provide clear advice and support to Board and Committee members.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in record-keeping and compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Typically, a bachelor's degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field. A master's degree or MBA can be advantageous.

Professional Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) can enhance your credentials

Qualified Company Secretary

Experience

Leadership Experience: Significant experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within governance, risk management, or compliance.

Industry Experience: Significant experience in the Housing sector

Track Record: Proven track record of successfully implementing governance and assurance frameworks and driving improvements in organisational performance

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Head of Finance and Services

We are seeking a passionate and motivated leader to oversee financial and operational management, ensuring strong financial health and strategic growth.

The charity has grown significantly over the last two years and is on an exciting growth path. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a Head of Finance position, working closely with the CEO to shape the organisation’s future. We are looking for a candidate with a growth mindset who is eager to take on challenges, develop innovative financial strategies, and drive sustainable expansion.

Position: Head of Finance & Services

Salary: £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)

Location: Rushden, with opportunities for some remote working

Hours: Full-time (flexible for the right candidate)

Closing Date: 21st April 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

About the Role

As Head of Finance and Services, you will play a critical role in the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO to drive financial and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for financial management, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and financial reporting. Additionally, you will provide leadership to the core operations of the charity, which depending on your experience, may include HR, ICT, Health and Safety and procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate financial accounts using Sage 50.
• Provide strategic financial leadership, supporting the organisation’s vision and business plan.
• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure timely financial reporting to trustees and funders.
• Support funding bids and oversee fund monitoring.
• Manage payroll, expenses, invoices, debtors, and creditors.
• Lead risk management and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Supervise the Finance Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Support HR, procurement, Health & Safety, and ICT as required.

About You

We are looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with a strong background in finance. Whether you are an experienced finance professional seeking your next leadership role or someone eager to step into a Head of Finance position for the first time, this opportunity is ideal for you. You should be highly organised, adaptable, and able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience managing budgets, payroll, and statutory accounts.
• Ability to lead and develop financial systems and controls.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Highly competent in IT and accounting software (Sage 50 preferred).

Desirable:

• Relevant financial qualification (AAT, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and governance.
• Experience in charity accounting and reporting.
• HR, ICT, or operational leadership experience.

About the Organisation

A North Northamptonshire charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction, and food poverty. The charity’s mission is to empower people to live independent and fulfilling lives. Working closely with the community to provide practical support and compassionate care, ensuring no one faces hardship alone.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity Finance Lead, Director of Finance, Finance Business Partner, Operations Manager, Financial Controller, Finance & Operations Manager, Charity Manager, Accountant, etc. #INDNFP

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

About GARAS

GARAS provides support, advocacy, and integration services for refugees and asylum seekers in Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire. We offer assistance with legal matters, access to essential services, arrange language support & other dynamic initiatives, to help individuals and families build a new life with dignity and security.

GARAS’ vision is a welcoming, inclusive, safe space for refugees and people seeking asylum, where all live free of destitution and have the means and opportunities to realise their full potential. Our mission is to provide refugees and people seeking asylum with practical support when it is most needed, build connections between people and use what we learn to raise awareness and advocate for positive change.

We are a team of 28, both full time and part time staff working across and/or supporting 3 teams: the Advice Team, the Ukrainian Team and the Resettlement Team. There is also a Housing Officer, an Employment Officer, and a team of Therapists. 

Job Purpose

The Director leads GARAS in its mission to support refugees and asylum seekers, with a strong commitment to their rights and well-being.

The successful candidate will be an innovative and strategic thinker, who can work with key stakeholders across Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire to develop and deliver impactful services which navigate complex challenges. The Director is responsible for the strategic direction, financial sustainability, and overall management of the organisation, ensuring GARAS operates in accordance with its values and goals. This requires them to be compassionate, empathetic, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment, and to demonstrate a strong commitment to GARAS’s mission and values.

This job description aims to outline the primary duties of the Director but is not exhaustive. The role may require additional responsibilities as needed to support GARAS’s evolving mission and goals.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Development

• Provide visionary leadership to advance GARAS’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Develop, implement, and review organisational strategy in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
• Identify and respond to emerging issues impacting refugees and asylum seekers at local, regional, and national levels.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, partner organisations, donors, and community stakeholders.

Organisational and Financial Management

• Ensure the financial health and sustainability of GARAS through effective fundraising, financial planning and budgeting.
• Oversee operational policies, processes and practices to ensure the delivery of highquality, accessible services.
• Consistently review GARAS's structure, systems, policies and procedures to ensure that these are fit for purpose, compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements and reflect good practice requirements.
• Monitor and report on organisational performance to the Board of Trustees, including financial performance, service delivery, and programme outcomes.
• Secure grants, develop new funding opportunities, and maintain relationships with funders.

Service Delivery and Programme Development

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programmes and services to meet the evolving needs of clients, staff and the organisation.
• Ensure the delivery of client-centred services that uphold the dignity and rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
• Develop partnerships to enhance the scope and impact of GARAS’ programmes and services.
• Ensure all of GARAS’ services comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Public Relations

• Act as a spokesperson for GARAS, representing the organisation’s mission and values to the public, media, and other stakeholders.
• Develop advocacy strategies to promote awareness of refugee and asylum seeker issues within the community and among policymakers.
• Engage with media, attend public events, and foster partnerships to raise the profile of GARAS.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide inspirational leadership, mentoring, and support to our dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture and promoting continuous professional development and well-being.
• Provide direct line management to senior staff including development support, coaching, performance management and access to training, and to support senior staff and volunteers to do the same to the teams they manage.
• Ensure, through the senior staff, that all teams have robust work plans and key performance indicators in place which contribute to the achievement of GARAS’ long-term strategy and annual plans.
• Run regular all-team meetings to ensure good working practice is shared across the teams
• Work with the Trustee Board to recruit staff as required for the running of the organisation using fair and equitable systems.
• Work with the Office Manager to ensure effective oversight and resolution of any HR issues.
• Maintain and develop relationships with local Universities to provide opportunities for student placements

This is a unique opportunity to lead a globally respected organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the city's World Heritage Site while promoting its positive role in a dynamic, living city.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive organisational culture, ensuring financial sustainability, effective governance and the successful delivery of strategic objectives. They will serve as the primary spokesperson for the World Heritage Site, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring experience in the culture or heritage sectors, strong communication and interpersonal skills, financial and fundraising knowledge, and a passion for Edinburgh’s historic environment. 

This role presents a chance to make a lasting impact on one of the world's most celebrated World Heritage Sites.