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Head of Finance

Michael Page (UK)

England

Hybrid

GBP 65,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Join a well-established not-for-profit organization as the Head of Finance, where you will oversee financial operations and lead a dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and implement effective financial strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and manage budgets, audits, and financial reporting. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy flexibility while making a significant impact on international communities. If you are a qualified accountant with strong leadership and technical skills, this position is perfect for you.

Good benefits package

Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office

Qualified Accountant with exceptional technical accountancy skills.
Experience in complex multi-currency financial environments.

Oversee financial operations and lead a dedicated finance team.
Develop financial strategies and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualified Accountant

Technical Accountancy Skills

Numeracy

Multi-entity Financial Management

International Accounting Standards

Statutory and Consolidation Accounting

External Audit Management

Investment Principles

Systems Skills

Communication Skills

Managerial Skills

Resilience and Tenacity

Qualified Accountant

Financial Management Software

Audit Tools

Exciting International Charity Head of Finance Role

About Our Client

My client is an established not-for-profit organisation with revenues in excess of £30 million committed to supporting international communities.

Job Description

Overseeing all financial operations within the organisation.
Leading and mentoring a dedicated finance team.
Developing and implementing effective financial strategies.
Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.
Preparing detailed financial reports and forecasts.
Collaboration with senior leadership on strategic decision making.
Management of the organisation's budgets.
Liaising with external auditors and managing audits.
Working closely with other senior members of the finance function, People and Culture, IT, Operations, Impact and Influence, and a range of other specialist groups.
Liaison with Head of Internal Audit, particularly on financial crime issues and strengthening financial controls, and the Company Secretary.
Responsible for improving finance services, developing and enforcing policies.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Finance should have:

Qualified Accountant.
Ability to develop operational solutions to meet business needs.
Exceptional technical accountancy skills and a high degree of numeracy.
Experience of working in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency financial environment.
Strong understanding of international accounting standards and UK SORP.
Excellent understanding of statutory and consolidation accounting.
Experience of managing external audits.
Understanding of investment and principles of foreign exchange hedging.
Good systems skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward ways and across language and cultural barriers.
Strong managerial skills: ability to prioritise, organize, manage and deliver on complex and changeable priorities; ability to motivate team.
High levels of resilience and tenacity: proven ability to overcome obstacles.

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