Finance & Governance Lead

Finance & Governance Lead

Salary: £45,000 - 47,500 FTE (£22,500-£23,750 pro rata depending on experience)

Hours: The role is 0.5 FTE employee ie 2.5 days/20 hours a week. Occasional flexible working may be required.

Location: Remote, preferably in the Northwest, with monthly travel to Liverpool.

Contract: 24-month contract with the intention to extend, subject to funding.

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Programmes Lead and Development Manager.

Probation period: 3 months

Line Management: This role has no line management responsibility.

About Worldwide Radiology

We are a volunteer-led charity committed to reshaping the landscape of global healthcare. We work internationally and have a clear and ambitious mission: to improve access to quality diagnostic imaging worldwide, specifically within low- and middle-income countries.

About the role

Your work will span all areas including bookkeeping, financial management and reporting, statutory accounting, budgeting, grant management, and charities commission governance and compliance. In short, it is a very hands-on role.

We are seeking the right person to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the charity's finance and governance functions. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective charity governance. You will play a strategic role in supporting the organisation's mission by enabling robust financial planning, reporting, and operational support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and Programmes Lead to ensure the charity remains financially resilient and well-governed.

This job is for you if you possess expertise in financial control and reporting, allowing you to effectively handle delegated responsibilities. Your numerical skills and critical thinking abilities will enable you to proactively address challenges and streamline processes. You will be proactive, reliable and adaptable and you will be comfortable using a range of IT tools and working in a remote, global environment.

Working closely with our UK and international team, as well as our global network of volunteers and partners, clear communication and cultural awareness are also important.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the charity, providing financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting supporting the organisational sustainability and long-term financial resilience

Financial Administration

Full bookkeeping responsibilities on Xero accounts package.

Financial management

Lead all aspects of financial management and control including the preparation of timely management accounts, finance reports and forecasts. These will allow you to monitor the financial performance of the organisation and provide analysis and recommendations.

You will manage the cashflow management, reserves and investments, and oversee the payroll and other statutory obligations

Ensure effective financial systems, processes and internal controls are maintained

Statutory Accounting

Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts liaising with the external accountant, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements

Funding & Grant Management

Lead the financial management, monitoring and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and supporting effective budget management across the charity

Support budgeting and reporting for grants, contracts and funding agreements.

Governance & Compliance

Prepare financial reports and papers for the Board of Trustees and present at the meetings.

Support organisational risk management and governance processes

Develop and maintain financial policies and charity wide policies

Manage the Charity insurance requirements and renewal

Management

Lead and develop the finance function identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting

Support the wider aims of the charity and, from time to time, carry out other general duties as may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive Officer

Essential skills and qualities

A financial control and reporting background with an accounting qualification (e.g. ACA,ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or QBE)

Experience in a senior finance role

Experience of organisational governance, ideally with knowledge of Charity SORP and charity regulations.

Experience of restricted fund accounting and grant management

Experience of liaising with accountants to prepare annual accounts and reports required by the Charity Commission.

Experience of cash flow forecasting.

A confident and clear communicator with the ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for non-financial trustees and staff.

Ability to prioritise and plan activities to meet strict deadlines.

Desirable

Experience supporting boards or governance processes.

Experience working or volunteering in the non-profit and/or health sector.

Experience working or communicating across cultures