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Head of Finance
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City of London, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Finance, Central London, Hybrid
£70- £75kpa plus benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and technically strong Head of Finance to join a purpose-driven organisation based in Central London. Charity/ Not for Profit experience is needed in this role.
This is a permanent position offering a hybrid working model (2-3 days in office) and a competitive salary of £70,000-£75,000 per annum.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Chief Commercial Officer, this role will lead the Finance team and play a central role in driving financial excellence, compliance, and innovation across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Finance team, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations.
* Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts and the audit process.
* Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
* Maintain and improve financial controls, systems, and processes.
* Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, Companies House, and ONS filing requirements.
* Produce detailed financial reports, including balance sheet, cashflow, and reserves analysis.
* Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and clients.
* Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic goals.
* Drive system and process improvements with a focus on innovation and technology.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA/ CIPFA) with ideally 5+ years post-qualification experience.
* Strong financial accounting and audit experience.
* Charity experience preferred.
* Solid understanding of VAT, tax, and statutory reporting.
* Experience managing finance systems and delivering process improvements.
* Proven experience with contract negotiation and compliance.
* Exposure to defined benefit pension schemes and insurance renewals is beneficial.
Skills & Attributes:
* Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI an advantage.
* Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management.
* Strong communication skills - able to explain complex finance to non-finance colleagues.
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
* Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high-quality results.
What's on Offer
* Salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
* Hybrid working model (2-3 days in Central London office)
* A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
* Opportunity to shape and influence financial strategy at a senior level
* A meaningful role in a values-led organisation
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