Head of Finance
Trees for Cities
Salary: Circa £55,000 pa
Location: Hybrid, 2 days in new London Brixton office
Hours: Full Time and flexible (4 days a week may also be considered)
Closing Date: 3 November 2024
Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. They do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. They plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.
The charity is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, with expansion in both their programme activities and income. As they adapt to this growth, they are also enhancing their internal operations by strengthening systems and improving efficiencies. They are in the process of shaping their latest organisational wide strategy, set to launch in April 2025, which will focus on broadening their reach and impact across the UK and will likely focus on scaling up their programmes of work, amplifying their policy influence, and expanding delivery through partnerships.
In addition to leading a small team and overseeing day-to-day financial management, this role will contribute to key initiatives such as enhancing their fund accounting and management reporting, refining project cost modelling, and reviewing finance policies and processes. As a business partner to budget holders, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting, building on the supportive and engaged relationship the finance team already fosters across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on finance strategy and change management, the Head of Finance will lead day-to-day financial operations, allowing the Director to focus on higher-level strategic and broader operational priorities.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a lasting impact within the finance function and wider organisation. It offers the chance to develop your strategic and leadership capabilities while advancing your career. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants who bring strong technical accounting expertise and project management skills, ideally gained in practice navigating complex financial accounting management and reporting. A passion for proactive collaboration with staff in leadership and advisory roles is essential, as is an interest in the vision and mission of the charity.
To learn more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below, which also outlines how to apply.
Closing Date: 3 November 2024
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 4 -7 November 2024
Trees for Cities Panel Interview Dates: W/c 11 November & then W/c 18 November 2024