Elite Employee is proud to be partnering with a respected funding organisation in the charity sector to recruit a highly experienced and motivated Head of Finance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to step into a senior leadership role with real strategic influence.
Location: Near Regents Park, London (Hybrid – 3 days in-office minimum)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About the Organisation
Our client plays a crucial role in supporting impactful work across the UK. They are known for their integrity, commitment to good governance, and a collaborative internal culture. With a clear mission and values-driven approach, they are now looking to strengthen their leadership team with an exceptional finance professional.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you will lead a well-established Finance team and provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the organisation. This includes responsibility for planning, reporting, compliance, and risk, as well as acting as a key business partner to the wider leadership team.
You’ll be central to ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability, while also helping to shape long-term strategy through sound financial insight and stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide strong, values-led leadership to the Finance team
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Deliver robust financial planning, reporting, and compliance processes
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Advise senior leaders on financial strategy, risk, and performance
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Support and influence decision-making across the organisation through business partnering
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Maintain compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
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Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
About You
We’re looking for a confident and credible finance leader who is:
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A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
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Experienced at senior level, ideally with a background in the charity or not-for-profit sector
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Skilled in developing high-performing teams and leading through change
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Commercially astute with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Solutions-oriented and collaborative, with a strong sense of integrity and purpose
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Committed to the values and mission of the charitable sector
Additional Details
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The role is based in central London with hybrid working (minimum three days in-office per week)
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – unfortunately, sponsorship is not available
If you're a finance leader seeking a meaningful role where your work will have a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us in confidence to discuss this opportunity further