Chief Finance Officer. LilyLifestyle

Head of Finance

Drive financial excellence and join a purpose-driven mission at senior level. As Head of Finance you will safeguard the organisation’s financial wellbeing, lead a high-performing team and support our international impact work across the UK and Nepal.

• Financial Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning.
  • Provide clear financial insight to Trustees, senior leaders and operational teams.
  • Support organisational strategy with sound financial direction.
• Financial Management & Control
  • Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including payroll, banking and cash flow.
  • Prepare quarterly management accounts and monthly group consolidations.
  • Manage UK and international multi‑currency cash flows.
  • Act as the key interface with investment managers.
  • Lead statutory reporting, external audit and compliance with SORP requirements.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Maintain robust internal controls and oversee internal audits.
  • Lead on fraud prevention and financial policies.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with Charity Commission and HMRC regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise confidently with banks, auditors, advisers, investment managers and government bodies.
  • Support colleagues with grants, project proposals, budgeting and financial oversight.
  • Provide financial advice across all departments and international teams.
• Leadership
  • Lead and develop a UK finance team and support finance colleagues overseas.
  • Provide mentoring and professional development.
  • Serve as Secretary to both the Audit and Investment Committees.

You are a dynamic, influential and strategic finance leader who thrives in purpose‑driven environments. You will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Charity/third sector experience or the ability to quickly adapt to SORP.
• Strong financial reporting, controls and systems confidence.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Ability to work both strategically and hands‑on.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience implementing a new finance system.

• Hybrid role based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Private medical insurance.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Opportunities to visit overseas programmes and see the impact first‑hand.
• A supportive, passionate and values‑driven culture.