Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Arts Charity based in London (Hybrid)
* Salary: to £60,000pa
* Line management: Finance Manager, Finance Assistant
* Contract: Full time, permanent
* Location: London
* Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days a week is required at their offices in Central London
About this role
* The Head of Finance is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and operations.
* You will manage Finance whilst delivering effective IT systems and HR, with the support of external specialists.
Main responsibilities:
* To oversee all areas of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to ensure optimal use of resources and achievement of key strategic and financial objectives.
* To provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and mitigate risks.
* To collaborate with other departments to guide financial operations, evaluate investments, manage HR, and comply with legal and statutory regulation and compliance.
* To deliver an effective IT infrastructure, working with consultants.
Financial management:
* Lead strategic and business planning initiatives, including the annual budget programme, and assist in funding applications with input across the management teams.
* Be responsible for all business, financial and governance aspects, including tax and audit, risk management and legal, with the aid of external professional support where required.
* Act as Company Secretary for the Charity and its commercial businesses.
* Manage the internal and external audit process.
Financial procedures, oversight, and reporting:
* ▪ Manage financial operations in line with charity accounting procedures and SORP regulations.
* ▪ Maintain a 3-5-year business plan.
Ideal experience:
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
* Ability to contribute to strategic planning and align financial objectives with organisational goals.