Head of Finance
Are you an experienced Head of Finance who is both a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, ready to play a critical role in the future of our fast-growing organisation and our incubated ventures?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Finance to join our high-impact, rapidly growing organisation. At Purposeful Ventures our vision is a fairer society, where all young people thrive. We are a venture builder working with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve education and well-being for children and young people. Our ventures cover Children and Families, STEM Excellence, and Music and Arts.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a purpose-driven environment. You will be responsible for ensuring our finance function supports the organisation to maximise its impact. Your responsibilities will include leading financial planning, including providing brilliant financial insight to facilitate decision making, overseeing our relationship with our external accountants and making sure the right financial systems are in place. You will also build a team to support you and the wider organisation as we grow.
We are looking for a tenacious and impact-focused finance professional with a professional qualification (ACA preferred), experience in charity accounting, and a proven track record of strategic financial leadership. You will need strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. You will be as comfortable thinking strategically as you will knowing the detail of our work.
If you are passionate about using your skills and expertise in a dynamic startup environment and are motivated by the opportunity to support organisations working to improve young people's lives, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12 noon, Wednesday 30 April 2025
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- Monthly salary
- 80,000 - 90,000
- Reports to
- Chief Operating Officer
- Closing date
- 12 noon, Wednesday 30 April 2025
- Hours
- Full time, part time hours of at least 0.8FTE will be considered
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Location
- EdCity in West London – we follow a hybrid working pattern with two core days (Tues and Weds) in the office.
About Purposeful Ventures
We are a not-for-profit that works with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to build and strengthen organisations that deliver systemic impact. We provide young people opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential.