Head of Finance

Are you a qualified accountant looking to use your expertise to make a global impact? Goodman Masson are partnered with The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to recruit for a Head of Finance to lead their accounting function and play a pivotal role in the UK''s national response to major humanitarian crises.Since 1963, the DEC has been a unique force in the charity sector, bringing together 15 of the UK''s leading humanitarian agencies-to raise over £2.5 billion for disaster-affected communities worldwide. When a humanitarian emergency warrants a national response, they launch high-profile appeals that save lives and protect livelihoods.We are looking for an experienced, qualified accountant to lead the DEC''s finance function, ensuring accurate day-to-day accounting and robust financial controls, and delivering high-quality management and statutory reporting. The Head of Finance oversees budgeting and forecasting across the Secretariat, leads the annual audit and year-end accounts production, and provides clear financial insight to budget-holders and senior stakeholders. During the DEC public appeals, the role plays a critical part in processing and reconciling high-volume donation income at pace, maintaining strong controls across multiple channels, and supporting timely reporting and allocation of funds to members. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership: Oversee the accounting function, including management accounts, budgets, and the annual audit.Appeal Management: ..... full job details .....