Overview

The Head of Finance is responsible for providing leadership and operational delivery of all financial matters for the Society and the College. Working closely with the Executive Director of Finance and Operations (EDFO), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Senior Management Team, deliver high-quality accounting service to the organization, including financial advice, sound financial planning, accurate reporting, and robust financial controls. Leading a team of five delivering all aspects of finance, pensions, and payroll, while also managing key stakeholder relationships across the not-for-profit, charity, and trade union sector.

Who we are looking for

This is a pivotal position, responsible not only for the day-to-day financial health of the business, but also for providing strategic insight, challenge, and leadership to support our growth ambitions. We are seeking a highly qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPFA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise and significant experience in senior finance leadership, ideally gained within a dynamic, growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be both strategic minded, able to translate complex financial data into clear business insights that drive decision-making. You will be a confident and inspiring leader, capable of building and developing a high-performing team, while also demonstrating excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business. Resilient and adaptable, you will bring expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth.

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace as we believe that this fosters creativity and innovation and is representative of the world around us, and everyone is eligible to apply. We especially encourage applicants from ethnically diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, reflecting the true diversity of our membership body.

We are a Disability Confident committed organisation dedicated to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment and selection process – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

We encourage candidates to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the role. Whatever way you like to work, and whatever your background, if you have the skills, experience, talent, and commitment to join our team, we would like to hear from you.

What you need to know

Location: HQ (Bermondsey) Hybrid Working (2 days in HQ, 3 days working from home or Homeworking)

Salary: Grade E - £74,529 per annum plus London weighting - £6,769 (HQ / Hybrid)

Benefits include: 47 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), final salary pension scheme, significant wellbeing benefits and access to shopping discount platform.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date for receipt of applications is 13 October 2025 at 12:00 noon

Interviews will take place remotely on 20 October 2025.

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Job information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Non-profit Organizations