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Head of Finance ( charity )

Zest 4 Talent
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Woking, Surrey GU227PX, England

Salary

£85000 - £90000/annum 25 days holiday and flexitime

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Zest4Talent is seeking a Head of Finance for a charity in Woking, Surrey, offering a salary of approximately £80,000 to £90,000 per annum, negotiable, along with excellent benefits including partial remote working and flexible hours.
  • The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Finance Director or Head of Finance, preferably within a charity or non-profit organization, and must be a qualified accountant (CIMA or AAT).
  • Previous international exposure is advantageous, and candidates should possess a working knowledge of transaction processing software and an interest in health and fitness.
  • The role involves financial control, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic collaboration with trustees and the Chief Executive to drive the charity's growth and success.
  • Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a calm demeanor under pressure, and a self-motivated attitude, with a preference for a hands-on and team-focused approach.

Zest4Talent are recruiting for a Head of Finance for a charity based in Woking Surrey. Reporting to the board of Trustees and senior management team, you will also lead a small Finance team as well as support the Chief Executive in planning strategy and ensure continued national and international success. A salary of c80-90k per annum is on offer (negotiable) as well as excellent benefits including, partial remote working, flexible hours and 5 weeks holiday.

The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Finance Director of Head of Finance, ideally for a charity or not for profit organisation. You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA OR AAT). Previous international exposure would be helpful to drive this growing charity forward on a global level. Working knowledge of using transaction processing software would be useful. You will have an interest in health and fitness and be able to manage a small team. The culture within the office is extremely team focused, hands on and flexible approach is essential. Excellent communication skills are a pre-requisite as well as the ability to influence change where necessary. To fit in with the rest of the team within this charity, the Finance Director will be confident, self-motivated and have an interest or experience within the charity sector. You will also have a calm and methodical approach and good humored attitude in times of pressure.

The Finance Director within this charity will be responsible for the following;

  • Financial control of the charity including, financial management, annual reports and accounts, month end, Profit and Loss, budgeting and forecasting, VAT, cash handling, payroll and balance sheet.
  • Identify financial opportunities for this charity including investment and fundraising.
  • Work closely and strategically with the trustees and chief executive and provide reports as well as advise on key financial decisions.
  • Negotiate key commercial contracts.

This Finance Director role within this internationally recognised charity is key to the future growth and success of this organisation. If you think that you have the right attitude and skills to join this established charity as their Finance Director please contact Michelle at Zest4Talent without delay or apply to this advert!

If you do not hear from us within seven days, then your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Zest4Talentare a specialist recruitment agency working on behalf of our clients.Zest4Talentvalues inclusivity and diversity and are committed to promote equal opportunities for all our candidates. All our consultants are Recruitment and Employment confederation trained and accredited.

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