Head of Finance

London Bridge (hybrid working), £68,000 - £72,000 + Beneifts

Join a rapidly growing, values-led national charity as Head of Finance and Reporting. Reporting to the COO, this is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function in an organisation delivering major contracts and expanding services, including new residential detox provision.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical excellence with strong business partnering in a complex, contract-led environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning aligned to strategic growth

• Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis

• Deliver clear financial reporting to the COO and senior leadership

• Lead statutory accounts preparation and manage the external audit

• Ensure compliance with SORP, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements

• Strengthen internal controls, governance and risk management

• Oversee grant funding, restricted and unrestricted funds reporting

• Support tenders and new contract bids with robust financial modelling

• Take ownership of cash flow management

• Lead and develop the finance team, embedding a high-performance culture

• Bring payroll fully into the finance function

What you’ll need

• CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)

• Senior finance leadership experience in a growing organisation

• Strong management accounting and business partnering capability

• Experience within charity finance, including grants and restricted funding

• Audit management experience

• Strong cash flow expertise

• Commercial mindset with the confidence to operate in a large, complex environment

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders

If you’re looking for a role where you can shape the finance function, support ambitious growth and make a meaningful impact, I’d love to hear from you.