Head of Finance and Governance

apartmentHARRIS HILL placeLondon calendar_month 
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance and Governance position for this Human Rights Charity based in London
  • Location: London
  • Salary: £80,000pa
  • Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
  • Type: Full-Time, 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

  • Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Manage and monitor cash flow, forecasts by restricted causes, and the overall financial performance.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports for the COO, Founders or Board of Trustees, including monthly management accounts, impact reports and reporting against the agreed KPIs
  • Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, consolidating the UK and overseas budget, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with all tax, financial, and regulatory requirements relevant to a charitable organization.

Compliance and Governance:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure strong governance across UK and Overseas
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely submission of audited accounts and submissions to charities commission
  • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the charity sector, advising senior management on compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Act as the main point of contact for legal matters and ensure that contracts and agreements are legally sound.

Risk Management:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.
  • Conduct regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Implement safeguards to protect the charity’s assets and reputation.

Key Requirements:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in the charity, non-profit, or social enterprise sector.
  • Strong understanding of financial management, charity governance, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in managing external audits and working with auditors, legal professionals, and regulatory bodies.
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