Head of Finance

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Impact Initiatives Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to lead our financial operations. This critical role will oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring our charity continues to operate efficiently and effectively while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.

You will play a key role in our committed, enthusiastic, and supportive Senior Leadership Team and enjoy a challenging role which brings great job satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the charity's existing successes, developing strength and sustainability to underpin services that that bring a voice hope and change, for Sussex people helping them to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Key responsibilities:

  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting; manage financial risks, investments, and reserves.
  • Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Provide financial guidance to the CEO, SLT, Trustees, and stakeholders; attend and present at key meetings.
  • Manage financial administration including banking, payroll, tax returns, annual accounts, audit, and continuous process improvements.

    The successful candidate will:
    • Be a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
    • Have an understanding of the charity environment and wider landscape.
    • Have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and team working.
    • Have a positive attitude.
    • Can plan and prioritise own and others' work to set deadlines, with good time management skills.

      We welcome informal conversations prior to receiving written applications, please call us to discuss the role with our current Head of Finance.

      Closing date: 5pm on Monday, 17th June 2024.

      Interview date: To be confirmed.



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