* Exciting International Charity Head of Finance role
* Ability to influence the direction of the organisation
About Our Client
My client is an established not-for-profit organisation with revenues in excess of £30 million committed to supporting international communities.
Job Description
* Overseeing all financial operations within the organisation.
* Leading and mentoring a dedicated finance team.
* Developing and implementing effective financial strategies.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.
* Preparing detailed financial reports and forecasts.
* Collaboration with senior leadership on strategic decision making.
* Management of the organisation's budgets.
* Liaising with external auditors and managing audits.
* Working closely with other senior members of the finance function, People and Culture, IT, Operations, Impact and Influence and a range of other specialist groups.
* Liaison with Head of Internal Audit, particularly on financial crime issues and strengthening financial controls, and the Company Secretary.
* Responsible for improving finance services, developing and enforcing policies.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Head of Finance should have:
* Qualified Accountant.
* Ability to develop operational solutions to meet business needs.
* Exceptional technical accountancy skills and a high degree of numeracy.
* Experience of working in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency financial environment.
* Strong understanding of international accounting standards and UK SORP.
* Excellent understanding of statutory and consolidation accounting.
* Experience of managing external audits.
* Understanding of investment and principles of foreign exchange hedging.
* Good systems skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward ways and across language and cultural barriers.
* Strong managerial skills: ability to prioritise, organize, manage and deliver on complex and changeable priorities; ability to motivate team.
* High levels of resilience and tenacity: proven ability to overcome obstacles.
What's on Offer
* £65,000 - 70,000 plus good benefits package.
* Hybrid working - 1/2 days a week in the office.
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