Altum Consulting has partnered with a well-known charity to source a dynamic Head of Finance to lead their finance function during a critical transitional period. You'll manage a medium-size team, oversee financial operations, drive strategic financial planning with a key focus on the implementation of a new finance system.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the finance team, embedding accountability, continuous improvement, and strong financial controls.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
- Drive completion and integration of the new finance system.
- Provide strategic financial insight to the Executive Team and Trustees.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and reporting (SORP, VAT, PAYE, Gift Aid).
About you:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in charity finance, system implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Skilled in financial reporting, controls, and fund accounting.
- Excellent communicator with strong analytical and leadership skills.
This is a full-time hybrid role for an initial period of 6 months (with a possibility of extension) working 2 days per week in their central London office.
Apply now to play a key role in shaping the financial resilience of an organisation supporting vulnerable people across the UK.