The RoleCoppaFeel! is looking for a Head of Finance and Contracts to as we continue to grow and develop the organisation’s internal operations. As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will also be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings, and in-person training. We will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Linemanage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.

Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.

Support the development of the team structure, driving delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.

Financial Strategy and Reporting

Leadthe annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department to monitor spend and evaluate impact.

Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.

Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.

Operational Finance

ManageVAT returns, ensuring compliance with

Assess risk mitigation approaches to balance financial safeguarding with delivery of organisational objectives.

Oversee monthly payroll processing in partnership with the payroll agent and resolve payroll queries.

Ensure the overall smooth running of day to day finances, and finance policy adoption/ adherence.

Reviewing and maintaining Cashflow and working capital documents.

Funding and Grants

Providefinancial oversight and input for grant and corporate funding applications.

Governance and Legal Oversight

AttendFinance Committee meetings when necessary and support preparation of required reporting materials.

Work closely with the Director of Operations and legal advisers to review contracts for grants, fundraising licenses, or procurement—particularly where risk or value is high.

Oversee supplier, corporate partnership and grant contracts, where highly complex working with solicitors for advice

Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls.

Stay informed on changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the charity sector.

Skills, Experience and QualificationsEssential

Proven experience in charity finance, including budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Strong knowledge of UK charity and company law.

Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Experience in managing or coordinating audits, payroll processes, and implementing robust financial controls.

High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.

Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).

Desirable

Understandingof impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.

Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.

Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.

Application informationApplications will close on 29th September 2025 with the aim to commence shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews on W/C 6th October.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main Benefits and Terms and ConditionsAnnual Leave entitlement - 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas + public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris’ cancerversary.

Benefits

Wellbeing fund

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy

Core working hours 10am - 4pm

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the flexibility of being available in the case of emergencies

Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity''s needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

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