Head of Finance

Overview

My client, a fantastic and inspiring charity, is looking for a Head of Finance to join them and take them through the next stage of their growth plans. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team and reporting into the Chief Executive, this role will be instrumental in leading on the financial strategy for the charity as well as ensuring financial systems are strengthened and the finance team is developed across the organisation.

Day to day your role will include:

• Overseeing all core financial activity, including budgeting, management accounts, reporting and treasury.
• Serve as a key member of the SLT and contribute to the Charities overall strategy.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budgets.
• Manage the year-end process and liaise with external auditors.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising and develop a robust fundraising budget.
• Lead of large projects, including capital expenditure projects.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience as well as have working knowledge of charity accounting including Charities SORP. Previous experience of managing and leading a team is also essential.

This is a permanent role with office presence each week in the Surrey offices required. The salary range is £55,000 to £65,000.