Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.

Salary: £58,300 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Interview date: as we are receiving applications and will be over video on Teams in the first instance

This is a permanent role.

Breakthrough T1D is the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to help us ensure the finance function is fit for purpose so that we can deliver our ambitious 10-year strategy.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & IT, this is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, responsible for monthly financial reporting including quarterly reforecasts and co-ordinating the annual budget as well as partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation. You will also lead on the annual accounts and external audit.

Managing a team of 3 (2.2 FTE), you will ensure the organisation continues to deliver robust financial control, insightful charity reporting and effective support to operational teams.

• CCAB qualified financial professional (or finalist)
• Experience working for a charity in a senior finance role with fundraised income of £1m or more
• Strong business partnering skills and experience working closely with senior operational leaders.
• Strong financial reporting, controls and systems confidence
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on
• Familiar with the charity SORP
• Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams
• Excellent accounting, analytical, and communication skills allied with a pragmatic and solution focused approach.

For further information please view the full job description here.

To arrange an informal and confidential chat about the role please contact the HR Team at

Breakthrough T1D is the world's leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years' service
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies - maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience.