Head of Finance - London
Head of Finance
Are you a hands-on experienced Head of Finance who has strong experience as a Finance Business Partner as well?
An exciting opportunity has come up with a leading £18million turnover international charity which works in partnership with a global INGO to be their Head of Finance. This is a newly created role where you will be reporting to the Finance Director, leading a team of two and be the main Finance Business Partner to the Fundraising team specifically the Individual Giving team and other budget holders.
Salary: £55,500 - £57,000 per annum + 8% employer contribution pension scheme
Contract: 35 hours per week, full time, Permanent
Hybrid: Client based in Old Street, London and you will be office based twice a week
This is an exciting time to join this growing organisation. Candidates applying for this role, must have experience leading on Management Accounts, Business Partnering with the Fundraising Team and Individual Giving Team, strong leadership skills and ability to challenge and be a very hands-on Head of Finance.
Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;
- Managing the Finance team of three members of staff (2 direct reports)
- Develop and maintain business and financial planning processes which includes annual budget process, forecasts, cashflow and being a strong Finance Business Partner to the Fundraising Team
- Preparation of Statutory accounts, corporation Tax, VAT Partial exemption and Gift Aid
- Be the main point of contract for external auditors
- Support the Fundraising Teams in completing funding applications and ensuring appropriate processes are in place
- Dealing with Restricted and Unrestricted Funding projects
- Support the Director of Finance and the Senior Management Team in other work as maybe required from time to time
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) / very strong QBE (Qualified by Experience) candidates are very welcome to apply
- Very strong experience in Charity SORP
- Very strong experience business partnering with Fundraising Teams
- Strong on Restricted and Unrestricted funds
- Managing and empowering a Finance team
- Flexible/adaptable in order to engage with others and to achieve objectives
Deadline: Wednesday 7th August, 2024
Due to the nature of this role, the client may chose to close the role early if they have suitable applications
Interview date: w/c 5th August,2024 or w/c 12th August, 2024 (First stage) and the second stage will be the same week or the following week, in person based in the client's office in Old Street.
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.
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