Head of Finance (Remote)

Are you ready to drive financial excellence in a mission-led organisation? Do you want to lead a team that directly impacts the lives of vulnerable people across the UK? Are you looking for a fully remote role that offers the genuine opportunity to make a difference across an entire organisation? If yes, this could be the role for you!   

This close-knit charitable organisation is currently seeking a Head of Finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the COO, you will have critical oversight of the day to day running of the finance function, driving best practice across all areas and enhancing working efficiencies so finance can have the maximum impact across the entire organisation’s operations.

They key duties of this Head of Finance role are as follows:

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring effective performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the finance function, including accounting, budgeting, treasury, and compliance.
• Advise senior leadership and trustees on financial implications of organisational strategies.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Senior Leadership Team and Finance Committee.
• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning cycles, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Manage external audits and ensure compliance with statutory and Charity Commission requirements.
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies to optimise organisational spending.
• Support financial modelling for bids and contracts, ensuring accurate pricing and due diligence.

In this senior finance role, you’ll be at the heart of decision-making, leading a team to ensure financial stability and growth. It’s a chance to apply your expertise in a meaningful way, shaping the future of a cause-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a role where your leadership can have a lasting impact, this is your opportunity.

The key criteria are as follows:

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent, with ongoing professional development.
• Proven track record in charity or third-sector financial management, reporting, and team leadership.
• Ability to lead and develop a finance team while fostering a culture of inclusion and high performance.
• Experience in cost-saving, financial modelling, and managing financial risks.
• Strong skills in explaining financial information to non-specialists and senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Charity Commission regulations, FRS 102 SORP, and financial compliance in the sector.

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your skills to an organisation dedicated to making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!