Head of Finance and Risk

Head of Finance & Risk

Location: Central London / Hybrid
Salary: £
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – monthly in-person staff meeting in Central London

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Risk to join a highly respected national organisation at an exciting stage of its development.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's financial strategy, with a particular focus on long-term financial sustainability.

Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues, you will provide strategic financial advice while also leading the day-to-day finance function and a small finance team.

This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys operating as a business partner and strategic adviser, rather than simply overseeing the numbers.

Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

• Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the organisation's financial strategy.


• Provide financial insight and advice to senior colleagues and Trustees.


• Lead the operational finance function and a small finance team.


• Ensure strong financial controls and successful year-end and audit processes.


• Support the organisation's long-term financial sustainability.

• Lead on financial governance, audit and risk management.


• Act as secretariat for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.


• Manage the organisation's risk management processes and risk register.


• Lead on business continuity and financial risk planning.


• Provide high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's next strategy.


• Help develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and Trustees to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

We are looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent commercial, analytical and interpersonal skills.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification, such as AAT Level 4 or equivalent, or chartered accountant status.


• 3–5 years' finance experience within the charity sector.


• Experience producing year-end/statutory accounts in accordance with Charities SORP.


• Experience reporting to and advising Boards and/or committees.


• Experience developing finance strategies to support financial sustainability.


• Strong analytical and audit skills.


• Experience or understanding of risk management and business continuity planning.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• The ability to operate confidently as a business partner and trusted adviser.


• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage both strategic and operational priorities.


• High levels of personal and professional integrity.

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