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.