Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Leadership & Management
* Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
* Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets
* Oversee all accounting functions, including payroll, pensions, and month/year-end close
* Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments
* Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements
* Lead annual audit and manage external auditor relationships
* Oversee investment management arrangements
* Operations & Organisational Management
* Oversee day-to-day operations and internal controls
* Drive continuous improvement in systems, policies, and processes
* Manage organisational risk, insurance, and compliance
* Oversee IT, facilities, and supplier relationships
* Ensure strong data management and reporting systems
* Human Resources & Administration
* Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits, policies, and compliance
* Support workforce planning and organisational design
Candidate Profile
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Senior finance leadership experience (FD or Head of Finance level)
* Strong experience in budgeting, reporting, and audit
* Experience working with boards or trustees
* Hands-on approach in a small or medium-sized organisation
Desirable
* Charity or non-profit experience
* Experience overseeing operations, HR, or IT
* Exposure to complex income streams (e.g. restricted funding)
* Systems and process improvement experience