Head of Finance – Charity Supporting RAF Personnel
Our client, a charity that supports RAF personnel, is seeking a proactive Head of Finance with extensive finance experience and excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who is comfortable working at all levels—from undertaking administrative duties when necessary to overseeing financial support for over 50 Sport Associations and liaising with investment managers and Board-level Trustees and Directors.
Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the CEO and managing the Finance Manager, the Head of Finance will lead the delivery of financial support across the Fund and its Sport activities. Key responsibilities include:
Preparing year-end financial reports, producing consolidated Annual Reports and Accounts, and managing the external audit process, including review of the tax computation and filing with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring strong financial governance, internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, legal and regulatory compliance, and the provision of accurate financial data.
Managing accounts of the Trading Subsidiary.
Advising the Board and the Finance & Risk and Investment Committees.
Monitoring investments, fundr...