The Richmond Project

Job title:

Head of Finance and Compliance – Part TimeSalary:

£65,000pa - £75,000pa FTEHours:

Part time - 3 days per weekHybrid Working:

2-3 days a week is required at their office based in Central LondonAbout usWe believe that building confidence with numbers can change lives. The Richmond Project, created and led by Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, identifies and supports innovative initiatives that drive social mobility by helping families break down barriers to numeracy. Our organisation is brand new, and we are looking to build out the founding team with exceptional talent from across all sectors.Role descriptionAs we begin to grow, we’re looking for a highly experienced Head of Finance and Compliance to ensure best-in-class financial governance, statutory obligations, and operational compliance.This is a senior, hands-on role ideal for someone who has worked in a similar capacity within the charity or social enterprise sector. You’ll take ownership of our financial reporting, charity and company filings, risk management processes, and ensure we’re meeting all regulatory requirements — so our team can focus on delivery with confidence.Key responsibilitiesFinance• Oversee day-to-day financial processes, working closely with external accountants.• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes alongside the CEO.• Monitor cash flow, manage financial risk, and prepare internal finance reports for the Board.• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of annual accounts and external audit process.• Support fundraising by preparing financial inputs for grant proposals and reports.Governance and Compliance• Act as Company Secretary: manage Board meetings, minutes, filings, and statutory record-keeping.• Ensure full compliance with Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC, and other statutory bodies.• Maintain and update key internal policies (e.g. safeguarding, data protection, finance policy).• Support risk register maintenance and ensure appropriate insurance coverage.• Work closely with the CEO on contract management and legal compliance.What we''re looking for• Significant experience in a senior finance, governance, or company secretarial role in the charity or non-profit sector.• Strong working knowledge of UK charity finance and regulatory obligations. The organisation will be making grants from an early stage, so experience with grant-giving will be highly valuable.• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and professional integrity.• Confident managing external advisers and auditors.• Comfort with ambiguity and excitement at the prospect of an entrepreneurial, mission-driven organisation• Passion for improving numeracy, providing opportunity, and social impact.• Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICSA, ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA) are desirable but not essential if equivalent experience is demonstrated.How to applyIf you would like to apply, please send an up-to-date CV to Simon Bascombe from Harris Hill on simon.bascombe@harrishill.co.uk or call him on 0207 820 7311.#J-18808-Ljbffr