Finance Manager / Head of Finance

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Location: Chelmsford

Salary: Up to 75,000 + bens (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Charities & Not For Profit / Senior Finance Qualified

Company: Hays

Consultant: Senan Pierce

Hays office: Chelmsford — Office 9, Create Business Hub, Criterion House, 40 Parkway

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Are you a CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in the charity, international charity or NGO sector? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, purpose-led organisation supporting globally focused, grant-funded programmes. Working closely with senior leaders and international stakeholders, you'll take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial controls, donor reporting and audit processes across a complex, multi-country environment.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Producing insightful management accounts and financial analysis
• Overseeing month-end, year-end and audit processes
• Managing grant and donor reporting requirements
• Cash flow, reserves and financial risk management
• Business partnering with senior leadership and programme teams
• Driving process improvement and strong financial governance

About you:

• CCAB-qualified accountant (essential)
• Proven Finance Manager/Head of Finance level experience
• Strong background in the charity, NGO, international development or grant-funded sector
• Experience of donor-funded programmes and grant reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working across multiple entities, countries and time zones

What's on offer?

• A highly visible role with genuine strategic influence
• Exposure to international operations and funding environments
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch.

Flexible working options available.
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # - Senan Pierce