A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance and Governance position for this Human Rights Charity based in London

Location: London

Salary: £80,000pa

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Type: Full-Time, 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Manage and monitor cash flow, forecasts by restricted causes, and the overall financial performance.

Prepare accurate financial reports for the COO, Founders or Board of Trustees, including monthly management accounts, impact reports and reporting against the agreed KPIs

Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, consolidating the UK and overseas budget, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the organization.

Ensure compliance with all tax, financial, and regulatory requirements relevant to a charitable organization.

Compliance and Governance:

Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure strong governance across UK and Overseas

Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely submission of audited accounts and submissions to charities commission

Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the charity sector, advising senior management on compliance and regulatory matters.

Act as the main point of contact for legal matters and ensure that contracts and agreements are legally sound.

Risk Management:

Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.

Conduct regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.

Implement safeguards to protect the charity’s assets and reputation.

Key Requirements:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification.

A minimum of 5-7 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in the charity, non-profit, or social enterprise sector.

Strong understanding of financial management, charity governance, and compliance requirements.

Experience in managing external audits and working with auditors, legal professionals, and regulatory bodies.