Full job descriptionHead of Finance & Risk
Location: Central London / Hybrid
Salary: £
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – monthly in-person staff meeting in Central London
We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Risk to join a highly respected national organisation at an exciting stage of its development.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s financial strategy, with a particular focus on long-term financial sustainability.
Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues, you will provide strategic financial advice while also leading the day-to-day finance function and a small finance team.
This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys operating as a business partner and strategic adviser, rather than simply overseeing the numbers.
Financial Leadership & Business Partnering
*Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the organisation’s financial strategy.
*Provide financial insight and advice to senior colleagues and Trustees.
*Lead the operational finance function and a small finance team.
*Ensure strong financial controls and successful year-end and audit processes.
*Support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
Governance, Audit & Risk
*Lead on financial governance, audit and risk management.
*Act as secretariat for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
*Manage the organisation’s risk management processes and risk register.
*Lead on business continuity and financial risk planning.
*Provide high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making.
Strategic Development
*Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation’s next strategy.
*Help develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth.
*Work collaboratively with colleagues and Trustees to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
About You
We are looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent commercial, analytical and interpersonal skills.
You will ideally have:
*A recognised accounting qualification, such as AAT Level 4 or equivalent, or chartered accountant status.
*3–5 years’ finance experience within the charity sector.
*Experience producing year-end/statutory accounts in accordance with Charities SORP.
*Experience reporting to and advising Boards and/or committees.
*Experience developing finance strategies to support financial sustainability.
*Strong analytical and audit skills.
*Experience or understanding of risk management and business continuity planning.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*The ability to operate confidently as a business partner and trusted adviser.
*Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage both strategic and operational priorities.
*High levels of personal and professional integrity.