Head of Finance (Interim)

Job title: Head of Finance (Interim)

Hours: Full-time, interim

Salary: Up to £55k

Location: Remote working, ad hoc visits to London office.

We are seeking a Head of Finance for an interim role (up to 6 months, starting mid-November) for a London based charity. The postholder will lead on accounting, financial management and financial reporting, ensuring the provision of timely financial information to enable the Board, Chief Executive and wider leadership team to fulfil theirduties. The postholder will play a key role in managing financial risk, be a core member of the charity's leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive to implement a robust financial strategy, and be responsible for key administration duties, including the maintenance of the Trust's HR policies and procedures, GDPR compliance, managing relationships with key suppliers and maintaining communication with Trust'slandlord.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in a financial management role (CCAB qualified, or part-qualified, depending onexperience).
• Proven experience of budget setting, financial procedures, management accounting, and risk management.
• Sound working knowledge of UK GAAP, Charity SORP and FRS 102.
• Experience of using Sage Line50 or similar.
• Experience of crisis and change management.
• Experience of working with a trading arm or with a social enterpriseis advantageous.

We are seeking a strategic and practical individual, who is results driven, calm under pressure, proactive and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration and teamwork will be key in this role, as will the ability to present and explain complex financial and other management information to a varied audience. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the Chief Executive asrequired.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: ASAP. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.