_{07th September, 2026}

Head of Finance
£75,000
International Development
Permanent | London | Hybrid
  
Trace are delighted to be supporting a purpose-led international development organisation with the search for a Head of Finance to join their team.
  
This is a broad and influential finance leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team across finance operations and administration. It’s an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the detail while also playing a key role in strengthening systems, controls and organisational performance.
  
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong technical accountant and leader who is looking for a move into the charity sector, or a charity Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking for a step up.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Annual statutory accounts and month-end processes
• Audit, governance, compliance and financial controls
• Cashflow, banking and investment management
• Donations management and Gift Aid
• Payroll, payments and financial administration
• Finance systems and process improvement
• Office administration and shared services
• Leading, developing and mentoring a small finance team

  
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least three years’ post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial and management accounting. You’ll ideally bring experience across UK GAAP, Charity SORP, charity accounting, VAT, audit, multi-currency environments and financial systems, alongside excellent Excel skills. Experience with donor management systems would also be advantageous but not a requirement.
  
Beyond the technical skills, this role would suit someone who is collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable operating across a wide range of stakeholders. Someone who can combine strong financial governance with a service-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

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