Head of Finance

UK Islamic Mission (UKIM) is a national Muslim charity founded in 1962, operating approximately 60 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales. The organization delivers community services, education, welfare projects, and faith-based initiatives, with thousands of people engaging with its mosques and centres each week.

As Head of Finance, you will lead the entire finance function from the UKIM Central Office at the European Islamic Centre in Oldham. This is a permanent senior position (with the option of a two-year fixed-term contract) working 37.5 hours per week. You will report to the Executive Director, sit on the Senior Management Team, and attend the Finance & General-Purposes Committee and Board by invitation for finance matters.

You carry additional accountability to the National Treasurer and the Chair of the Finance & General-Purposes Committee.

• Lead and oversee the complete finance function across head office, departments, and branches, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts on time, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SORP, and FRS 102, and manage relationships with external auditors through audit completion.
• Generate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial commentary for the Executive Director, Finance & General-Purposes Committee, and Board.
• Manage a team of four: two Senior Finance Officers, one Finance Officer, and one Finance Assistant; oversee external auditors and consultants.
• Strengthen and embed financial controls, policies, and procedures across head office and branches, providing finance support and consolidation assistance.
• Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC (including PAYE, Corporation Tax, VAT, Gift Aid, and charity law).
• Monitor cash flow and reserves, manage banking relationships, and provide investment and treasury advice aligned to organizational risk appetite.
• Oversee payroll, PAYE, and pension contributions.
• Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic planning, bids, tenders, and capital or international projects.
• Coordinate internal and external audit programmes and maintain a proportionate financial risk register with mitigation actions.
• Champion modern cloud accounting systems (including iPlicit) and data quality improvements.
• Lead and develop the finance team through objective-setting, reviews, and continuous professional development.
• Build local financial capability and consistent standards across departmental and zonal/branch leads.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated track record leading finance in a charity or complex multi-site setting.
• Strong knowledge of Charity SORP, GAAP, VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid, and charity law.
• Proven experience improving financial controls, processes, and management information systems.
• Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and competence with modern accounting and ERP systems (iPlicit experience valued).
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• People management experience with commitment to coaching and developing teams.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and collaborative approach.
• Desirable Experience with branch-based or federated charity structures.
• Experience with capital projects and programme/grant finance.
• Knowledge of dashboarding and business intelligence tools.

• Salary: £34,000–£48,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• 27 days annual leave (including two Eid days).
• Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution.
• Six-month probation period with 3- and 6-month reviews.
• Notice period: one month during probation, rising to three months thereafter.

• This role requires alignment with UKIM's charitable aims and values under the Equality Act 2010.
• Appointment is subject to right-to-work verification, references, qualification verification, role-appropriate DBS check, and financial probity/credit checks.
• No visa sponsorship is available.
• Final date to receive applications 22 October 2026 at 23:59 (early closure possible).