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Head of Finance

Job description

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Health Charity based in London (Hybrid)

  • Hybrid Working: 2/3 days a week is required at their offices in London depending on meetings

  • Salary £66,000pa - £68,500pa

  • Report to: Director of Finance & Resources

  • Management: 3 Finance staff

The position

You will be responsible for financial management, financial control, budgeting and business planning, developing and maintaining financial reporting, business partnering, and ensure efficient use of systems.

Skills Required

  • Professional Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

  • Strong technical accounting skills

  • Experience of leading or being a senior leader in a finance function

  • Experience of designing and implementing process change

  • Knowledge of the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)

  • Continuous process improvement mindset

  • Strong analytical skills, with ability to spot trends and forecast using data from variety of sources

  • Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

Main responsibilities

  • Finance business partnering with teams across the charity to develop and consolidate the budget and ongoing financial reporting

  • Continuous development of financial reporting, utilising data to develop forward looking forecasting

  • Implementation and management of strong financial control procedures

  • Increasing financial awareness across the charity, as well as ensuring awareness of financial risks and opportunities

  • Working with the Director of Finance to develop the annual budget and to assist in the annual business planning process

  • Continuous financial analysis to support teams across the charity

  • Coordination of yearend processes and production of statutory financial statements

  • Oversight of payroll

  • Member of the wider leadership team