Description The Head of Finance is the lead finance professional at GSG Impact, and, with the support of the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for leading all aspects of the charity's finances. The Head of Finance will be the owner of the external audit relationship and be responsible for the production of the annual report and accounts, including all regulatory compliance associated with a UK based charitable entity. They will support the leadership’s preparation for, and presentations to both the charity’s Finance and Audit sub-committee and the main GSG Impact Board. The post-holder will ensure that the charity’s budget and financial position are closely monitored and that established financial controls, spanning the procurement to payments cycle, are firmly adhered to. They will lead on the annual budget setting process, including interim re-forecasting, and financial reporting. In addition, the post-holder will provide budgetary support, business partnering and technical advice to non-finance staff, and build strong relationships across the organisation, particularly the Fundraising and Programme Support Teams, positioning GSG Impact for continued success and financial sustainability. Key Responsibilities In addition to the day-to-day Leadership of the Finance Function and staff management the Key Areas of Responsibility are: Regulatory Compliance the role involves supporting SLT and the Board in the alignment of financial resources to the organisational strategy, ensuring outcomes and objectives can be achieved through the provision of concise and decision useful financial information Stakeholder engagement; the Head of Finance must be comfortable working closely with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholder including SLT, Trustees within the Finance Committee, wider Board members, the Fundraising Team and National Partners. Communication; the post holder must have the ability to communicate potentially complex financial information to non-finance specialists. Collaborative and hands on approach, alignment with the goals and mission of the organisation with a global outlook and perspective Benefits Flexible working – remote with occasional onsite meeting Salary competitive within the charity sector, based on experience. 25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank/public holidays Enrolment in NEST Pension Scheme (3% employer and 5% employee contribution)
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