Head of Finance

Head of Finance

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead a UK Finance team to deliver an effective finance function for the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation.

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid: home working with regular travel to London, or based in the London office with some home working

Salary: £52,000-£57,000 + London Weighting if eligible

Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 13th October 11.59pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd October, London

What you’ll be doing:

As Head of Finance you will lead the UK Finance team and advise the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on matters relating to financial management, as well as providing effective business partnering to key stakeholders across the organisation.

Primary objectives of the role are:

• Lead a cohesive, customer-focused team
• Strengthen financial reporting
• Manage cash flow
• Ensure compliance
• Streamline processes

Who we are looking for:

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to help lead and develop a finance function. If you are a confident communicator, with experience of leading a finance team, delivering financial reports (including SORP requirements) and knowledge of charity VAT, we would love to speak with you!

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role and even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

In return:

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

The organisation values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented groups. Care-experienced applicants meeting the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. Job-sharing for all roles will also be considered; please indicate your interest in your application.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Charity Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Team Leader, Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Manager, Interim Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, Finance Manger etc.