Head of Finance

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance with a global organisation, on a full-time, 2-year FTC basis. As Head of Finance, you will lead on strategic financial planning and financial day to day management to advance the charity’s business model, financial sustainability and growth. Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 2 days per week required in their London office. As Head of Finance, you will: - Lead on strategic financial planning and financial management to advance the organisation’s business model, financial sustainability, and growth through long-range financial projection and planning, maximisation of income, and strong financial reporting - Ensure that financial planning feeds into the organisation’s work planning process and supports the strategic objectives of the organisation - Develop and maintain effective financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, production of quarterly management accounts, preparation of annual statutory accounts, and preparation of financial reports to funders, potential funders, and the Board of Trustees - Manage compliance with UK and overseas legal, statutory accounting and regulatory requirements, including signing off on all statutory filings as required by the Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC and the Pension Regulator - Work with the Development & Outreach Team, the Senior Finance & Grants Officer and the Senior Coordinator for Grants to oversee preparation of proposals and budgets for prospective grants The successful applicant will: - Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role - Be ACA/ACCA/CCAB/CIMA fully qualified - Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant UK charity statutory requirements e.g., SORP, Charity Accounting, IFRS/IAS - Have significant all-round accounting, financial management, full grants cycle management, compliance, risk and financial sustainability experience, likely gained in an international charity, e.g. working in a multi-currency environment - Have proven experience of presenting and working with Boards and Finance Committees - Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP! Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Location: London,London,, GB

Posted Date: 9/8/2025