Head of Finance

2 weeks ago


Brighton, United Kingdom RISE Full time

Help us build a future-proofed and sustainable organisation to serve survivors of abuse and violence.

Are you an experienced and skilled senior finance professional looking for your next challenge? Are you seeking a position within a highly regarded women-led and centred charity? RISE is a one million turn-over domestic abuse charity deeply embedded in the Brighton and Hove community. The post reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the RISE Leadership Team (RLT).

**About the role**:
The Head of Finance’s primary responsibility is for the strategic and operational management of RISE’s finance and risk management systems. The post holder provides organisational leadership and guidance as a core member of the RLT, ensuring consistent operation of effective budgetary controls and high-quality reporting to the CEO and RISE trustees on all aspects of financial reporting, planning, performance, and risk management.

The post holder will work closely with the RISE treasurer and other trustees as the coordinator of RISE’s Finance and Risk Subgroup of the Board. They manage a small team delivering central services, including payroll and bookkeeping, ensuring that RISE complies with our company and charity duties.

Working in a small team, you will set the charity’s strategic direction charity, guiding managers to make good financial decisions and safeguarding the organisation with robust financial and risk management policies and procedures.

We offer flexible working with some requirements to be onsite. We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected, and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Treating people fairly and with respect is part of our values and is at the core of our culture.

Interviews will take place on either 24,30,31 March 2023

** This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.**

**Benefits that we can offer in return**:

- 3% employer contribution pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days’ annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years plus bank holidays.
- Employee-assisted programme.
- Focus on well-being and balancing flexible working alongside RISE’s priorities.
- Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development.
- Trauma focussed wellbeing support.
- Flexible working.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

**Salary**: £44,204.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brighton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton

Reference ID: HOF022317



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