Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this arts charity based in London (Hybrid)
Salary: to £60,000pa
Line management: Finance Manager, Finance Assistant
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: London
Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days a week is required at their offices in Central London
About this role
The Head of Finance is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and operations.
You will manage Finance whilst delivering effective IT systems and HR, with the support of external specialists.
Main responsibilities:
To oversee all areas of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to ensure optimal use of resources and achievement of key strategic and financial objectives.
To provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and mitigate risks.
To collaborate with other departments to guide financial operations, evaluate investments, manage HR, and comply with legal and statutory regulation and compliance.
To deliver an effective IT infrastructure, working with consultants.
Financial management:
Lead strategic and business planning initiatives, including the annual budget programme, and assist in funding applications with input across the management teams.
Be responsible for all business, financial and governance aspects, including tax and audit, risk management and legal, with the aid of external professional support where required.
Act as Company Secretary for the Charity and its commercial businesses.
Manage the internal and external audit process.
Financial procedures, oversight, and reporting:
▪ Manage financial operations in line with charity accounting procedures and SORP regulations.
▪ Maintain a 3-5-year business plan.
Ideal experience:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Ability to contribute to strategic planning and align financial objectives with organisational goals.
