Elite Employee is proud to be partnering with a respected funding organisation in the charity sector to recruit a highly experienced and motivated Head of Finance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to step into a senior leadership role with real strategic influence.

Location: Near Regents Park, London (Hybrid – 3 days in-office minimum)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Organisation

Our client plays a crucial role in supporting impactful work across the UK. They are known for their integrity, commitment to good governance, and a collaborative internal culture. With a clear mission and values-driven approach, they are now looking to strengthen their leadership team with an exceptional finance professional.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will lead a well-established Finance team and provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the organisation. This includes responsibility for planning, reporting, compliance, and risk, as well as acting as a key business partner to the wider leadership team.

You’ll be central to ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability, while also helping to shape long-term strategy through sound financial insight and stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strong, values-led leadership to the Finance team
Deliver robust financial planning, reporting, and compliance processes
Advise senior leaders on financial strategy, risk, and performance
Support and influence decision-making across the organisation through business partnering
Maintain compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team

About You

We’re looking for a confident and credible finance leader who is:

A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experienced at senior level, ideally with a background in the charity or not-for-profit sector
Skilled in developing high-performing teams and leading through change
Commercially astute with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Solutions-oriented and collaborative, with a strong sense of integrity and purpose
Committed to the values and mission of the charitable sector

Additional Details

The role is based in central London with hybrid working (minimum three days in-office per week)
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – unfortunately, sponsorship is not available

If you're a finance leader seeking a meaningful role where your work will have a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us in confidence to discuss this opportunity further.

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