HEAD OF FINANCE
4 days ago
Warwick
About the Role The Head of Finance will support the Director of Finance and Resources in providing strategic financial leadership across the charity. They will oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure robust financial management, and deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to support decision-making. The postholder will play a key role in safeguarding the charity’s financial sustainability and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning • Preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial plans., • Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasts., • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of year-end accounts and the coordination of external audits., • Provide regular financial reports and analysis in accordance with organisational timetables set by the Director of Finance & Resources., • Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and other statutory requirements for filing of accounts., • Ensure that financial processes and procedures are fit for purpose, up to date and efficient., • Lead the development and maintenance of efficient financial systems, policies, and procedures., • Ensure effective internal controls are in place across the organisation to facilitate accurate and timely delivery of reporting to support organisational decision making., • Develop and support the finance team to deliver a high-quality service., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function. Essential • A relevant professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)., • Experience gained in a financial management role within a small or medium-sized organisation., • Experience in business planning, performance management and impact reporting., • Significant experience in managing a high-performance team., • Strong IT skills, particularly with accounting software and Excel., • Understanding of charity finance and accounting practices., • Strong understanding of charity law, governance best practices, and regulatory frameworks., • Excellent written and verbal communication., • Strong interpersonal with an ability to establish and maintain good working relationships., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams., • Significant experience in financial management within the charity, not-for-profit, or public sector., • Experience of working with restricted funds and grant reporting., • Knowledge of charity tax, VAT, and fundraising income streams.