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Head of Finance

Full-time, salaried

United Kingdom

Closing

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and working closely with the fractional Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Head of Finance & Investment leads the core finance and investment deliverables at 21Hundred. They are responsible for financial management, reporting, budget management, forecasting, interfacing with the investment advisors as well as ensuring operational compliance.

The successful candidate’s key responsibilities involve managing cash flow, analysing investments, mitigating financial risks, and advising the executive team on financial matters.

Anticipated starting date is 1 July 2026. Ability to conduct extensive hours of work at a computer with reasonable accommodations is required.

Core Responsibilities

  1. Implement Financial Strategy
  • Support the development of and implement 21Hundred's financial strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives

  • With support from the CFO, oversees the financial health of 21Hundred

  • Serve as the key enforcer of internal control manual and all 21Hundred policies and procedures, to ensure compliance.

  1. Vendor and Financial Management
  • Create, update, and maintain vendor records within the accounting system

  • Initiate, process, and manage various financial transactions, including program-related invoices, check requests, reimbursements, contracts, and payments (e.g., Fellow payments, consultancies, and partner sub-awards) using the accounting system

  • Handle travel and business expense reports and honoraria

  • Serve as a liaison for financial communications with fellows, and other external partners

  • Monitor accounts payable transactions, performing accounting transfers, journal entries, and expenditure corrections as needed

  • Reconcile overdrafts on unrestricted project codes and facilitate payments to international service providers

  • Track and reconcile corporate cards, and travel transactions for approval.

  1. Financial Reporting and Budget Oversight
  • Prepare and maintain monthly status reports, contract balances, and financial tracking reports (annual, quarterly, and monthly)

  • Prepare and maintain monthly status reports, contract balances, and financial tracking reports (annual, quarterly, and monthly)

  • Assist with fiscal year-end closing deliverables and variance analysis

  • Oversee 21Hundred’s budget, resolve financial issues, prevent overdrafts, and participate in budget planning meetings

  • Support fiscal year budget preparation, inputting data into the budget management tool

  • Provide financial reporting for events and projects, ensuring actual spending aligns with the budget

  • Support strategic and tactical budget management, cost-benefit analysis, managerial accounting, and forecasting in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer

  • Perform year-end closing tasks with the Chief Operations Officer.

  1. Operational Coordination
  • Manage purchasing, maintenance, and contracts for equipment and technology, including software subscriptions and renewals (ex., Salesforce, Office 365, Adobe, Form Assembly)

  • Manage purchasing, maintenance, and contracts for equipment and technology, including software subscriptions and renewals (ex., Salesforce, Office 365, Adobe, Form Assembly)
    • Coordinate departmental facilities, space utilization, and capital improvements
    • Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (external consultants, and advisors) to troubleshoot and resolve issues
    • Arrange travel for staff and trustees.

  1. Staff and Administrative Support
  • Contribute to a positive, values-aligned workplace culture where people feel supported and informed

  • Contribute to a positive, values-aligned workplace culture where people feel supported and informed

  • Help ensure operational equity — ensuring all systems are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the organisation’s values

  • Coordinate with program and communications teams to ensure operational and financial clarity on key initiatives

  • Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, and support personnel needs (e.g., processing vacation accruals, managing absence and paid time off)

  • Prepare, submit, and track contracts and renewals for service providers

  • Assist in developing organisational documents and participate in various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of related work experience

  • Demonstrated financial administration experience is required

  • Familiar with relevant laws, regulations, codes, and/or statutes in the United Kingdom

  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple constituencies required

  • Demonstrated comprehensive financial reporting responsibility in a complex organisation required

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

  • Confidentiality and discretion are required, as is a demonstrated ability to forge partnerships

  • Must be able to function independently and exercise discretion and sound judgment.

Desirable Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.

Application Process

To apply for this position, kindly submit the following by email using the link below:

  1. Resume/CV, and

  2. Cover letter.

Join Us

If this role resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Send your application materials (listed above) to careers@21hundred.org.

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