Head of Finance

At Future CFO, we're committed to excellence in financial consulting, offering bespoke solutions to our clients who are predominantly in the not for profit and social impact space. As a forward-thinking organisation, we're looking for a dynamic Head of Finance to join our senior management team. The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Future CFO clients.

This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, strategic decision-making and donor reporting. The Head of Finance is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing financial activities that our charity clients buy into. Other duties include strategic support and advisory to the management personnel and their Board members ensuring finances are used beneficially, developing the financial strategy, assessing investments, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have Non Profit and NGO experience and possess a blend of strong financial accounting skills and the ability to manage complex month-end processes across clients that are based globally. The individual will possess excellent communication abilities to liaise effectively with various teams and clients. They will be confident and a self-starter with excellent people skills, possess a passion for growth and create a powerful and connected team culture.

We’d encourage you to take a good look through the role responsibilities and person specification before applying. This is a broad and impactful role, so we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate strong experience across many of these areas and make sure your application brings this to life. We are also open to considering contractors with equivalent experience.

Candidates must be comfortable accommodating time zone differences and working flexible hours where required to support client needs.

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all programmes and country offices, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and funding requirements
• Develop and maintain robust financial models, including forecasts and scenario planning
• Produce regular forecasts (income, expenditure, and cash flow), highlighting risks and opportunities
• Partner with budget holders to ensure accountability and ownership of financial plans
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Deliver clear variance analysis with meaningful insights for decision-making
• Develop and enhance management reporting to improve visibility across programmes, grants, and geographies
• Present financial performance to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders in an accessible way

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including review of journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled regularly and supported by appropriate documentation
• Lead the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local regulations
• Continuously improve financial processes, controls, and systems

• Support the development and management of organisational reserves in line with policy and strategic objectives
• Monitor and manage cash flow across entities, ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies, particularly in relation to funding gaps
• Provide recommendations on reserves utilisation and financial sustainability

• Oversee…