Job Description
Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a prestigious professional membership organisation in the search for a Head of Financial Accounting.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the financial reporting and operational accounting frameworks of a high-profile, respected organisation. Working at the heart of the finance function, this individual will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, audit, treasury, systems, internal controls, and compliance.
You’ll be leading a team of accounting professionals and finance operations staff, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and robust internal control processes that support the strategic goals of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation of external financial reports for the group and its associated charities.
* Manage the end-to-end audit process and relationship with external auditors.
* Oversee treasury operations, including investment portfolio accounting and cashflow forecasting.
* Ensure regulatory compliance across accounting standards, VAT, and tax.
* Maintain a strong internal control framework and risk management environment.
* Deliver finance transformation projects and oversee system implementations and upgrades.
* Provide leadership and development for financial accounting and operations teams.
* Act as a key contact for executive stakeholders and committees.
About you:
* Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
* Expert knowledge of FRS 102 and experience in both not-for-profit and commercial settings.
* Proven track record in group consolidations and partial exemption VAT.
* Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Demonstrated ability to manage audit processes and statutory returns.
* Experience of change management, systems implementations, and process improvement.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (experience with Sage X3 and Prophix is desirable).
* Strategic mindset with hands-on technical proficiency and operational rigour.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to shape and drive the financial operations of a dynamic organisation at a critical time of transformation and growth.
Location: London (hybrid working model, 1-2 days a week in the office)
Salary: Competitive day rate + excellent benefits package