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Drive financial excellence and join a mission with purpose at senior level. Head of Finance Lead with Purpose. Empower Communities. Drive Impact. Join a mission-driven charity as Head of Finance and guide a high-performing team at the heart of life-changing international support work. For over 50 years, The Gurkha Welfare Trust has delivered essential welfare, medical, and community support to people who need it most, including extensive programmes across Nepal. With a strong heritage of compassion, resilience and service, they provide financial aid, medical care, safe housing, disaster relief, and community development initiatives that transform lives. Their work is rooted in dignity, respect, and long-term impact, ensuring vulnerable communities are supported with practical help, sustainable solutions, and unwavering commitment. Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to use your financial expertise to create real, measurable impact. You'll join a compassionate, mission-led team dedicated to improving lives, strengthening communities, and delivering crucial welfare support. If you want a role where you can be genuinely proud of the organisation you represent, and the difference you make every day, this is the place for you. The Role As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation's financial wellbeing and enabling frontline teams to deliver critical services across the UK and Nepal. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees, you will lead the entire finance function and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will guide strategic decision-making, maintain financial integrity, champion financial governance, and support the organisation's next phase of modernisation, including the introduction of a new finance system. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term planningProvide clear financial insight to Trustees, senior leaders and operational teamsSupport organisational strategy with sound financial direction Financial Management & Control Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll, banking and cashflowPrepare quarterly management accounts and monthly group consolidationsManage UK and international multi-currency cash flowsAct as the key interface with investment managersLead statutory reporting, external audit, and compliance with SORP requirements Governance & Compliance Maintain robust internal controls and oversee internal auditsLead on fraud prevention and financial policiesEnsure ongoing compliance with Charity Commission and HMRC regulations Stakeholder Engagement Liaise confidently with banks, auditors, advisers, investment managers and government bodiesSupport colleagues with grants, project proposals, budgeting and financial oversightProvide financial advice across all departments and international teams Leadership Lead and develop a UK finance team and support finance colleagues overseasProvide mentoring and professional developmentServe as Secretary to both the Audit and Investment Committees About You You are a dynamic, influential and strategic finance leader who thrives in purpose-driven environments. You will bring:A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Charity/third sector experience or the ability to quickly adapt to SORPStrong financial reporting, controls and systems confidenceExperience leading and developing high-performing teamsAbility to work both strategically and hands-onExcellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholdersExperience implementing a new finance system What's on Offer Hybrid role based in Salisbury, WiltshireFull-time, 37.5 hours per weekCompetitive salary 25 days annual leave + bank holidaysGenerous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)Private medical insuranceFree on-site parkingOpportunities to visit overseas programmes and see the impact first-handA supportive, passionate and values-driven culture Interested? Let's Talk. Click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion about your career.Emily Oakes - Hays Senior Business Director