Head of Finance
Harris Hill ·www.harrishill.co.uk
Apply directA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance with a children’s charity, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Head of Finance, you will play a critical role in strengthening financial management, reporting, and control across the charity.
This is a hands-on senior role responsible for ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and effective financial planning that supports the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
There is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 2 days per week in their London office.
As Head of Finance, you will:
- Lead the improvement, documentation and implementation of financial reporting processes and procedures
- Support with the preparation and coordination of annual, multi-year budgets and financial plans, working collaboratively with budget holders to ensure that these align with the charity’s strategy
- Ensure robust financial processes and controls are in place for grant-making, including accurate recording, reconciliation, and clear audit trails
- Act as a key driver in improving financial systems, reporting structures, and processes across the organisation
- Report into the Director of Finance and Operations and provide line management to the Senior Finance Officer and Grants & Finance Administrator
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent fully qualified
- Have significant experience in a finance role with responsibility for financial reporting and controls
- Have experience of reviewing and developing financial systems and procedures
- Have significant experience of preparation and presentation of financial and management reports
- 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.
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Who is hiring for the Head of Finance role?
Harris Hill is hiring for the Head of Finance position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Head of Finance job located?
The Head of Finance role with Harris Hill is based in London, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Head of Finance role remote?
Yes — the Head of Finance position at Harris Hill is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Head of Finance role pay?
Harris Hill lists the Head of Finance role at up to GBP 61,400 per year.
Is the Head of Finance role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Harris Hill.
What experience level is the Head of Finance role?
The Head of Finance position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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