I am currently working with a fantastic charity who are looking to recruit a Head of Finance.

In this role you will lead and manage the financial control (sales, purchase ledger, payroll, taxation and statutory reporting) and the business reporting functions which will include:

- Successfully lead and develop a high performing finance function
- Deliver accurate, timely and meaningful management information and analysis including consolidated financial position and divisional level analysis
- Prepare rolling forecasts and lead on the annual budgeting process ensuring the process is collaborative with clear and concise reporting
- Prepare the annual statutory financial statements and manage the external audit process
- Ensure financial controls are effective and adhered with comprehensive policies and procedures in place and monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared and signed off
- Ensure payroll is administered; HMRC and pension contributions and all other statutory returns are prepared and submitted accurately and on time
- Maintain fixed assets register including capital grants received
- Ensure accurate quarterly VAT returns are prepared and submitted
- Build strong relationships with Divisional Directors and Managers to provide financial support and drive performance
- Take strategic oversight of financial systems and processes, including maintaining up-to-date policies
- Monitor and report cash flow and investment portfolio performance
- Company Secretarial regulatory tasks to include the lodging of accounts and annual returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with a sound understanding of charity accounting and the ability to work at a strategic level.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.