Head of Finance - EY Foundation

Role Profile:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Job Level in EYF: Senior Manager

Final date to receive applications: 11/03/2026 at midnight

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow

The EY Foundation is a charity established in 2014 to help young people from a low‑income background to develop the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. We were founded by EY, the professional services firm, who continue to be our primary funder.

Our ambition is that all young people eligible for Free School Meals have an employment and earnings potential equitable to other young people in the UK. We do this through a deep understanding of both sides of the labour market, bringing together employers and young people. We work in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to deliver employability skills programmes, scalable digital interventions, and by leveraging our convening power to influence systemic change.

We work in regions across the country, with team members based in four hubs in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham. We operate a hybrid working model, where staff work in the office at least one day per week, however, depending on the nature of your role or specific business needs, you may be required to attend the office or events more than once a week.

As an independent charity we raise income through corporate partners, traditional fundraising, and grants.

EY Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring service, where appropriate.

At the EY Foundation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the transformative power of embracing differences and creating a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.

We are committed to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms, ensuring that everyone – regardless of background, identity, or experience – feels safe, accepted and that they truly belong. Our dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging means continuously learning, improving, and challenging ourselves to build a workplace where every individual can thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you share our commitment to creating a culture of belonging and inclusion, we encourage you to join us and help to make a difference.

At the EY Foundation, we are seeking an experienced Head of Finance who will be reporting directly to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the effective day to day functioning of the Finance Function. This will include budgeting, reporting, auditing, and financial planning, as well as advising senior management on financial strategy. Our ideal candidate has a solid financial background and strong business acumen and be an experienced manager of people. The ability to forecast financial trends and manage financial risk is critical to this role.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.

Within the Foundation we adopt flexible roles that reflect the dynamic nature of our charity and enable our people to learn, develop and grow their skills and open up career opportunities. This is part of our investment in you. This role profile provides an outline of what will be involved in your role rather than an exhaustive list of duties. Both you and this role will naturally evolve.

The role will include several key responsibilities but are not limited to:

• Lead the finance team to deliver an effective financial service to the EY Foundation, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration and championing a business partnering approach
• To deputise for the CFO in all finance matters and…