Head of Finance

Head of Finance required to join a large non-profit women's domestic abuse charity based in London which has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children across the capital. Our client requires a hands-on qualified accountant as Head of Finance to join a friendly and diligent team. The Head of Finance will work closely with the Management Accountant and Senior Financial Officer to ensure strong financial controls and timely, accurate reporting.




What will you be doing

· Enabling decision making: providing timely management information to support business decision and to direct the investment of unrestricted funds

· Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to support decision-making.

· Monitor cashflow and income to make sure the organisation can meet its financial commitments.

· Manage liquidity & the day-to-day delivery of activities relies on our ability to pay suppliers on a timely basis.

· Oversight of monthly payroll - financial controls and compliance to check accuracy and reduce risk.

· Develop cross functional working aligned to Solace priorities and Develop a strong Finance team that can respond to changing business needs

· Mitigate financial risks within day-to-day operations, oversight and compliance

· Manage the annual audit and statutory accounts in line with charity and accounting requirements.

· Support and develop the Finance team, while improving systems and working closely with other departments.




Required skills and qualifications

· ACCA qualified accountant

· Understand charity SORP reporting requirements desirable.

· Experience with managing a team more than 5 people

· Experience working in the Non-profit sector

· Advanced Excel and finance systems skills



Benefits

· Hybrid working options

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Employer pension contribution

· Employee benefits, staff discounts, benefits and savings.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.