Head Of Finance

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office. 

Salary: £55,200 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: 1 February 2024 

Please note that interviews will be scheduled as and when applications are received so please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate. 

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to provide effective and collaborative financial support and leadership for JDRF in adapting to these new priorities and programmes. You will lead a small finance team (2.2 FTEs), coordinate the annual budget setting process, ensure statutory compliance OF FINANCE activities, and lead on the annual accounts and audit process. In addition to these routine technical responsibilities you will add significant value to JDRF by bringing your expertise, communication and problem solving skills to a range of projects and issues. 

Experience required 

You will be a CCAB qualified financial professional or working towards the qualification or a willingness to study towards it, be familiar with the charity SORP, and have worked for a charity with fundraised income of £1m or more. You will have excellent accounting, analytical, and communication skills, allied with a pragmatic and solution focused approach. 

About JDRF 

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements  

• Flexible working  

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service  

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment  

• Season ticket and cycle loan  

• Pension scheme  

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates  

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.