Overview

Head of Finance and Contracts at CoppaFeel!

This is a hybrid role with attendance at the London office 2 days per week, and in-person attendance for quarterly team meetings, department meetings, and training with ample notice provided.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.
• Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Support the development of the team structure, driving delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.
• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
• Support with the preparation of draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
• Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.
• Manage VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assess risk mitigation approaches to balance financial safeguarding with delivery of organisational objectives.
• Oversee monthly payroll processing in partnership with the payroll agent and resolve payroll queries.
• Ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finances, and finance policy adoption/adherence.
• Review and maintain cashflow and working capital documents.
• Provide financial oversight and input for grant and corporate funding applications.
• Attend Finance Committee meetings when necessary and support preparation of required reporting materials.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and legal advisers to review contracts for grants, fundraising licenses, or procurement—particularly where risk or value is high.
• Oversee supplier, corporate partnership and grant contracts, coordinating with solicitors for advice when needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls.
• Stay informed on changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the charity sector.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Proven experience in charity finance, including budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity and company law.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in managing or coordinating audits, payroll processes, and implementing robust financial controls.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).

Desirable

• Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
• Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
• Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.

Application information

Applications will close on 4 October 2025 with the aim to commence shortlisting as applications come in. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications before the closing date. Early application is advised.

Benefits and terms

Main Benefits and Terms & Conditions

Annual leave entitlement: 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas plus public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris’ cancer-versary.

Benefits

• Wellbeing fund
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
• Core working hours 10am–4pm
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the option to be available in case of emergencies

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CoppaFeel! supports a diverse range of communities. We encourage applications from Black and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, men, and those with lived experience of cancer to increase representation within the charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment decisions and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have accessibility requirements, please get in touch.

Note: The successful candidate will be selected on merit; in the event of a tie, we may select a candidate with lived experience relevant to our work.