Head of Finance (4 days per week)

An exciting position has arisen for a Head of Finance to join a small not for profit Think Tank to lead their finance function. You will be managing a small team and be responsible for producing the management and financial accounts.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Work closely with the CEO and to develop and implement a robust financial strategy
• Lead on providing relevant finance operational support to the Charity in financial accounts, controls, statutory requirements, treasury, payroll, and financial systems
• Ensure that all relevant controls are in place and in accordance with the Charity SORP
• Lead the preparation of the statutory financial statements and the annual report
• Lead the organisational budgeting, forecasting and reporting process providing the right framework and tools to the organisation and consolidating budgets
• Ensure the planning and budgeting process is efficient for project budget holders
• Produce the monthly management accounts and provide commentary
• Drive the development of existing and new finance systems to deliver efficiency, effectiveness gains and to respond to new requirements in the organisation
• Work with management to deliver regular, accurate and reliable flows of financial information as required
• Manage a small finance team

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Experience of producing annual accounts
• Experience of preparing management accounts
• Experience of managing a finance team in a small Charity
• Advanced Excel skills including V-Lookups, Pivot Tables

Agency reference number: J84424

Location : Central London

Duration: 4-6 month contact with chance to extend

Working days: 4 days per week (28 hours pw)

Working pattern: Remote working – Occasional Office Travel to London 

Day rate:  £200 - £250 per day