Head of Finance

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Human Rights Charity based in London

Salary: £50,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Work location: Home-based initially due to the Pandemic. Then Flexible working options to be agreed, with 2/3 days working from home.

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Main responsibilities:

• Member of the Leadership Group and a key adviser to the CEO and the Board of Trustees (particularly the Treasurer)
• Inspire and lead the Finance team of 2/3
• Manage the charity's financial operations including income accounting, payroll, pensions, grant payments, insurance and VAT
• Prepare and present accurate, timely and easily assimilated financial management information and advice, as well longer-term financial forecasts
• Financial oversight of the Charity's Trading operations
• Prepare the Charity's and the Trading Company's annual accounts
• Manage the annual audit process, and other relevant external reporting requirements eg charity commission, VAT, Corporation Tax

About you:

• Candidates will be a fully Qualified Accountant
• As a key advisor to the CEO and the Board, suitable candidates will have a natural flair for providing strategic financial advice and will be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the charity.
• You will have experience of managing annual accounts, audit process, budgeting and re-forecasting, as well the preparation and presentation of financial management information to the Board.
• Previous experience of working in the charity sector is essential.
• This is a collaborative team role, where you will be part of an organisation that values everyone's contribution.