Head of Finance

Job Description

One of London’s most prestigious institutions, working within a unique and historic estate.

Head of Finance | London | Hybrid (minimum 3 days on site)
The Organisation The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn is one of the four Inns of Court and a highly prestigious institution at the heart of the legal profession. Lincoln’s Inn is a thriving society of students, barristers and judges set within an historic eleven-acre estate in central London, offering a stunning and unique working environment.
Operating on a not-for-profit basis, the Inn generates the majority of its circa £25m income through its property portfolio, alongside catering, events and services to members, tenants and the public. The organisation has around 160 employees and a well-established finance team of 6. It has a unique structure, sitting outside a typical company or charity model, but follows UK GAAP and FRS principles where appropriate. The Inn offers a generous benefits package and the opportunity to work with an engaged and friendly team.
The Job Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead on financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, controls, cashflow and audit, ensuring strong financial governance.
This is a broad, hands-on job combining technical delivery with senior stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities:

• Lead monthly management accounts with clear insight and commentary
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Manage cashflow, controls and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee payroll for c.160 staff, including statutory submissions
• Manage VAT, CIS and compliance
• Lead year-end accounts and act as key contact for audit, tax and investment advisors
• Support investment reporting and committees
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Line manage 2 Finance Business Partners, with indirect oversight of a Finance Assistant and a Finance Apprentice

The Person You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong senior finance experience.
Key skills and experience:
• Strong background in management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting and audit
• Experience liaising with auditors, tax advisors and investment consultants
• Proven experience in a Head of Finance or Finance Manager job
• Strong cashflow management and financial controls experience
• Ability to work independently with a hands-on approach
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Experience delivering process improvements or small projects
• Proven team leadership, with the ability to balance firm decision-making with coaching
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills
Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or membership sector would be advantageous, but not essential. Payroll experience is beneficial.
This is a small team environment, so they are looking for someone who is collaborative, approachable and enjoys being part of a social team.
What’s in it for you? Lincoln’s Inn offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary - £80,000
• Hybrid working (3 days on site)
• 30+ days annual leave, including closures at Xmas and Easter
• 12.5% non-contributory pension
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch on site
• Strong focus on work-life balance and development
• Supportive and social working environment

How to Apply Lincoln’s Inn is working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this position. For further information, please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays.
To be considered, please submit your application in the first instance. Suitable applicants will be contacted by Peter to discuss next steps.
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