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:
* Provide strong, values-led leadership to the Finance team
* Deliver robust financial planning, reporting, and compliance processes
* Advise senior leaders on financial strategy, risk, and performance
* Support and influence decision-making across the organisation through business partnering
* Maintain compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
* 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:
* A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Experienced at senior level, ideally with a background in the charity or not-for-profit sector
* Skilled in developing high-performing teams and leading through change
* Commercially astute with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Solutions-oriented and collaborative, with a strong sense of integrity and purpose
* Committed to the values and mission of the charitable sector
Additional Details
* The role is based in central London with hybrid working (minimum three days in-office per week)
* 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.
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