RAF Benevolent Fund - Head of Finance at Royal Air Force (RAF)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced finance professional, preferably with charity sector experience, to lead the Finance function and play a key role in ensuring the Fund delivers excellent financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team and provide financial expertise essential to the organisation’s ability to steward finances properly.
• Make sound financial decisions, comply with regulations and standards, and manage risk.
• Operate in a collaborative, business‑partnering environment and nurture a high‑performing team.
• Work flexibly in a busy environment with a minimum of three days working in the office per week at our London HQ.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong leadership, technical and people skills.
• Experience supporting a finance function that is strategically influential and important.
• Innovative, solutions‑focused and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Share the values of our organisation.

Location

London HQ, minimum three days in the office per week.

Apply

To apply, please send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, to the recruitment portal. The successful candidate will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.