The Head of Finance is responsible for the financial systems and accounting of Quartet to ensure the sound financial management of the organisation. They also oversee the effective delivery of many of Quartet’s administrative operations to enable the smooth running of the charity.

Our Board of Trustees, Leadership Team and all staff are committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and this commitment runs through all of our work and services. The Head of Finance will be required to uphold these principles and commitment.

Responsible to: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The postholder will be working closely with staff throughout Quartet, the Board of Trustees and the Finance and Investment Committee.

About you:

To succeed in this role you will:

Be a qualified accountant or QBE with substantial financial and management accounting experience.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
Have an excellent understanding of financial and management accounting processes, financial reporting and audit planning as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team’s priorities.
Leading on communication with Investment Managers, analysing their quarterly performance and advising the CEO, Finance and Investment Committee and Board on risks and returns.
Working with the CEO, Leadership team and trustees, you will be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and teams members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of SORP, tax and VAT

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

Positive, collaborative, inclusive working culture
Flexible working arrangements (subject to agreement and the requirements of the job)
25 days annual leave plus public holidays (all annual leave is pro rata of full time)
Extra 3 days extra annual leave between Christmas and New Year (office is closed)
Extra 1 days annual birthday leave
Extra length of service annual leave after 5 years and 10 years.
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Benefits scheme via the Hospital Saturday Fund
Cycle to Work scheme.
6% employer’s pension contribution after successful probation period completion, with pension contributions being backdated to the joining date.