- Ability to take full ownership of a finance function
- 4 day working week if applicable
Our Client
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity exists so that everyone has a safe place to call home. We help people in difficult situations to find and keep a home. With the Vicar's Relief Fund, we provide the emergency financial help needed to secure and keep somewhere to live. The small grants provided can transform a person's circumstances within a matter of days.?
St Martin-in-the-fields has partnered with the BBC for the past 97 years to run the BBC Radio 4 Christmas appeal, which raises money to help people who are at risk of homelessness. 2026 marks the 100th year anniversary of this appeal and is a pivotal year within the charity's 5-year strategy.
The Role
The Head of Finance role will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial sustainability of our charity's fundraising efforts and oversee the full range of the organisation's finances, administrative functions and grant expenditure. The role will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of our fundraising, grant making and operational activities, providing strategic financial insights and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities include:
- Management of the day-to-day finance function including preparation of financial accounts alongside monthly management accounting.
- Lead in the preparation of financial data for the annual report and accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to develop financial plans, budgets and forecasts for fundraising activities.
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls.
- Business partner with department heads and the senior leadership team to support strategic decision making.
- Ensure the Charity meets its statutory obligations to HMRC and Charity Commission and other relevant bodies as necessary, as well as insurance obligations.
- Support the Fundraising team in donor relations efforts by providing relevant financial information for proposals and reports.
- Participate actively in the development of the charity's overall financial strategy, offering financial insights and recommendations to align financial objectives with organisational goals.
The successful candidate
- A professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Proven experience in financial management within the charity sector (with charities that exceed £1M in income) and with a focus on fundraising and grant making.
- Strong knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, including donor management and gift processing.
- Familiarity with relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements for charities in the UK.
- Significant level of experience in finance, operations and administration including in a senior/leadership role with responsibility for a department or small to medium organisation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with internal non-finance staff and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, proactive, ability to work to tight deadlines and manage a complex, varied and substantial workload.
What's on offer?
- £60,000 Basic Salary
- 35 Hours (can be condensed over 4 working days)
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity / paternity
- Flexible working
- Generous holiday entitlement
Click apply or reach out to Paul Coleman at Mackie Myers to receive a copy of the candidate pack for this position.