Head of Finance

Venn Group is delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Finance on behalf of a leading international development charity. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join a complex, mission-driven organisation and play a pivotal role in supporting its strategic objectives and long-term financial sustainability.

Leading an integrated finance function across UK and international operations, the successful candidate will provide high-quality financial leadership, oversee financial planning and governance, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver insight, drive continuous improvement, and support effective decision-making across the organisation.

• Lead organisational financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling
• Provide strategic financial leadership across UK and international programmes
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support effective decision-making and long-term financial sustainability
• Ensure robust financial governance, compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Oversee statutory accounting requirements and relationships with auditors and key external stakeholders
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing finance team
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, reporting, and ways of working
• Support the development and delivery of the organisation's finance strategy

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Experience supporting Boards, Audit Committees, and Executive Leadership Teams
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, governance, and compliance
• Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and develop high-performing team
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Previous experience within the charity, not-for-profit, NGO, or international development sector is highly desirable

Agency reference number: J97243

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in the Central London office)

Working hours: Full-time

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.