Head of Finance

Posted 14 November 2023
Salary £64000.00 - £66000.00 per annum
LocationCity of London
Job type Contract
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceHOF_1699977903
Contact NameSamuel Everton

Job description

Our client is a leading Membership Association with an ever-expanding footprint and a fantastic culture. Due to the continues growth, they require an energetic Head of Finance to join the team on a 12 Months FTC basis. The business offer hybrid working model.

Responsibilities:

  • To act as a strategic financial adviser to the Senior Executive Team, providing sound advice, guidance and information on compliance with financial and statutory responsibilities.
  • To lead, develop and motivate the Finance team ensuring that appropriate structures, systems and processes are in place to ensure a high level performance with a customer focus.
  • To take overall responsibility for preparation of annual accounts and audit matters and ensure compliance with legal and statutory responsibilities.
  • To oversee the timely preparation and distribution of monthly accounts to budget holders, and reporting to the Senior Executive Team and Board of Trustees.
  • To oversee the preparation of the annual budget and monthly re-forecasting and reporting to the Senior Executive Team and Board of Trustees.
  • To ensure the effective integration of finance systems with membership systems and processes.
  • Responsible for cash and treasury management, including the management of mandates and bank relationships, cash forecasting and deployment of cash resources to ensure optimum returns.
  • Take responsibility for the management and submission of all taxation and statutory returns, including VAT, Gift Aid tax claims and corporation tax returns; returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House; and grant claims as required in compliance with grant agreements.
  • To oversee the efficient collection and recording of subscriptions receipts.
  • To provide timely and accurate financial support and advice to corporate projects.

Candidate expectations:

  • Experience of working at a senior finance level in a not-for-profit organisation is essential.
  • Qualified Finance professional