Finance Director

A prestigious non–profit based in London (near Canary Wharf area) are seeking a Finance Director to manage all aspects of their Finance Functions, ensuring effective and accurate operations with robust controls. This role is pivotal in maintaining key systems and providing managers with commercial financial information to drive informed decision making.

Day–to–day of the role:

• Oversee the finance functions, ensuring they are run effectively and accurately with good controls in place.
• Understand and maintain key systems and processes for effective finance delivery.
• Ensure the finance function has the necessary resilience to cover operational and personnel risks.
• Automate and improve financial operations, making enhanced financial data available to managers to aid in business decision–making.
• Act as a business partner to the General Manager and department managers, providing objective advice and information as needed.
• Maintain financial records using the Sage Intacct system, ensuring a complete and accurate picture of the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account.
• Close books of account within 5 working days of each month–end and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure timely corporate and tax returns, make quarterly VAT returns, process Gift Aid donations, and handle trading subsidiary entries and reporting.
• Develop high–quality management information and performance measurement with timely and accurate reporting, including commentary on variances.
• Attend and report at Finance Audit Risk Committee Operations Committee and the Court (Trustee) meetings.
• Prepare and plan for the annual audit, liaising with auditors and supporting the audit process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Senior Finance experience in either the Hospitality or Charity sector (essential).
• Proven experience in financial management and accounting within a senior role.
• Strong understanding of accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Ability to manage comprehensive financial records and produce accurate reports.
• Experience in developing and implementing financial controls and processes.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and execution at a senior management level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands–on Finance Leader (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), with strong technical skills and a background in either hospitality and/or the charitable sector.

You'll enjoy free lunch on site, and 25 days AL + for longer service, if this sounds like a good fit please apply at your earliest convenience.