A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance with a children’s charity, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Head of Finance, you will play a critical role in strengthening financial management, reporting, and control across the charity. This is a hands‑on senior role responsible for ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and effective financial planning that supports the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
There is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 2 days per week in their London office.
Responsibilities
Lead the improvement, documentation and implementation of financial reporting processes and procedures
Support with the preparation and coordination of annual, multi-year budgets and financial plans, working collaboratively with budget holders to ensure that these align with the charity’s strategy
Ensure robust financial processes and controls are in place for grant‑making, including accurate recording, reconciliation, and clear audit trails
Act as a key driver in improving financial systems, reporting structures, and processes across the organisation
Report into the Director of Finance and Operations and provide line management to the Senior Finance Officer and Grants & Finance Administrator
Qualifications
Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
Be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent fully qualified
Have significant experience in a finance role with responsibility for financial reporting and controls
Have experience of reviewing and developing financial systems and procedures
Have significant experience of preparation and presentation of financial and management reports
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever‑improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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