Head of Finance

Salary: £50k - £60 per annum

Location: Fully Remote

Reports to: Finance Director

We are supporting a fantastic reputable charity organisation looking for an experienced Finance Professional to join their team.

As the Head of Finance, you will play a crucial part in the company's strategic planning and growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial management, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities as a Head of Finance:

• Lead the Finance Team on all aspects of the businesses day-to-day financial operations to ensure financial health, long-term sustainability and compliance with polices etc.
• Lead on the process of preparing and setting budgets, financial forecasting and reporting, liaising closely with the Director of Finance and budget holders.
• Prepare financial reports and statements (e.g., balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
• Monitor financial performance against budget and identify areas for improvement.
• Undertaking financial due diligence approval checks against the raising of invoices, monthly payroll submissions, fortnightly BACS runs, cash flow management and bank reconciliations.
• Manage the company's cash flow and ensure timely payment of debts and oversee the accounting function to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the wider finance team members.

Requirements of the role:

• An experienced individual, who has worked in a senior financial management role previously.
• Achievement of a recognised, professional Accountancy part qualification status (for example, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in the preparation of budgets, financial analysis and financial reporting.
• Proven IT skills, including a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, with a strong knowledge of Excel's functions.
• Good people skills as this role will have line management responsibilities.