Head of Finance and Contracts

The Role

Coppa Feel! is looking for a Head of Finance and Contracts to as we continue to grow and develop the organisation’s internal operations. As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office at least two days per week. Part time can be considered for this role.

The Head of Finance and Contracts will sit within the Coppa Feel! Finance Team, report to the Finance Director, and line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant.

• Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, continuous improvement and performance oversight.
• Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Provide data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long‑term decision‑making and business growth.

• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department (HoDs) to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
• Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
• Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.

• Ensure the effective day‑to‑day running of the finance function, including payroll, VAT, cashflow, and working capital management.
• Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and best‑practice requirements.
• Identify financial risks and implement proportionate mitigation strategies.

• Provide financial oversight for grant and corporate funding applications, ensuring financial viability and compliance.
• Oversee contracts with suppliers, partners, and funders, working with legal advisers where required.
• Support the Finance Committee reporting and cover for the Finance Director if necessary.
• Monitor and respond to changes in financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the organisation.

• Fully or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or equivalent senior‑level financial experience.
• Proven experience in charity finance, working knowledge of SORP, compliance, contracting and supporting audits.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Senior‑level finance leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear financial insight to non‑financial stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).

• Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
• Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
• Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.

Applications will close at the end of 12th January 2026 with the aim to commence interviews from 19th January.

Coppa Feel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off for the founders Cancerversary and a day off for your birthday.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
• Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
• Flex Friday;…