Head of Finance & Compliance

Location: United Kingdom – Fully Remote (the role can be performed from anywhere within the UK). Applicants must be based in the United Kingdom and have the legal right to work in the UK. Well Grounded is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Closing date for applications:
Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Target start date: To be agreed with the successful candidate.

Contract details: Part-time employment (0.6 FTE), with flexible working arrangements.

Remuneration: Starting annual gross salary of £38,542, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £64,236.

Benefits: Statutory pension, health insurance and 28 days of annual leave per annum (pro-rated to reflect 0.6 FTE), plus a pro-rated entitlement to UK public holidays.

Well Grounded is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Compliance to join its Leadership Team and provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation.

The successful candidate will oversee Well Grounded's financial management functions, contribute to organisational strategic planning and decision-making, and ensure financial accountability, effective resource management and compliance with relevant regulatory and donor requirements.

The role combines strategic financial oversight with hands‑on management of financial systems, budgeting, cashflow, financial reporting, internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Co-Directors, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, the Head of Finance & Compliance will play a key role in strengthening financial governance and supporting the organisation's long‑term sustainability.

The role also includes supervising and supporting the Finance & Administrative Coordinator based in Cameroon and ensuring effective financial coordination across Well Grounded's countries of operation.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, sound judgement and a commitment to Well Grounded's mission and values.

The Head of Finance & Compliance will be a member of Well Grounded's Leadership Team and will report to a Co-Director.

The position is based in the United Kingdom, with fully remote working arrangements and close collaboration with colleagues across the Congo Basin.

The postholder will directly supervise the Finance & Administrative Coordinator based in Cameroon and work closely with programme teams, country offices, external auditors, payroll providers, consultants and other relevant stakeholders.

The role requires a collaborative management approach, strong communication skills and the ability to support effective financial decision‑making across a geographically dispersed organisation.

• Oversee financial transactions, accounting records and monthly account closures, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, including FRS 102 and Charities SORP 2026.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts to the Leadership Team and quarterly financial reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts, payroll reporting and maintenance of the organisational asset register.
• Coordinate the annual external audit, addressing audit findings and strengthening financial systems, internal controls and reporting processes.

• Maintain and update the organisational budget, ensuring accurate financial planning and forecasting.
• Monitor programme budgets, analyse expenditure against approved budgets and work with budget holders to address significant variances.
• Oversee the preparation of project proposal budgets and financial…