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A brilliant UK charity that supports some of society's most vulnerable through a variety of means is in need of an interim Head of Finance to replace the outgoing permanent incumbent, in a seven-month, fixed-term contract role that could well go permanent. A hybrid role, based in the Stratford office two days per week, it will report into the Executive Director of Corporate Services and oversee all areas of finance including FP&A, Finance Business Partnering and Financial Accounts & Controls. It will also lead on certain aspects of an organisation-wide transformation programme. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation doing essential work and contribute to its future success.As the Head of Finance your role will involve:
- Managing a finance team including through a restructure
- Reviewing the budgets set by the finance business partners and working on long-term financial planning with the FP&A team
- Taking a lead on year-end duties and acting as a main point of contact for auditors
- Reviewing systems and processes, continuously pushing for improvements and stronger reporting
- Reviewing the structure of the finance team and making suggestions as to a new structure
- Working on board papers alongside the Executive Director
- Business-partnering members of the executive team
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a senior, experienced charity finance professional
- Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Be available at short notice
- Be a sensitive, resilient individual who can guide the team through a challenging period
- Have a keen interest in contributing towards an important social purpose
To apply for this important, varied and interesting role within a high-profile and important organisation, please submit your CV today.
