Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Location: Cambridge

Salary: From £72,311 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time - 28-35 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025.

At the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), their mission is to make the internet a safer space for children across the globe. They tackle this mission head-on, working tirelessly to find and remove child sexual abuse material from the internet. Their goal extends further than eliminating online threats, they strive to influence global conversations and shape policies to create a safer digital space.

The Role

The organisation is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance to lead their financial operations and help drive their mission to eliminate child sexual abuse imagery online. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in the digital world.

As a key member of their Senior Management Team, you’ll provide strong financial leadership across the organisation - ensuring robust planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance. This includes leading the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, from planning and budgeting to reporting, compliance, and risk. The role also oversees procurement, supporting teams to secure value for money while upholding ethical and sustainability standards. You’ll work closely with the Corporate Services Director and collaborate across departments to support strategic decision-making and enhance organisational performance.

They’re looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. You’ll bring a blend of strategic insight and operational excellence, with a proven ability to lead teams, communicate financial information clearly, and manage risk effectively.

If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to protect children and support a high-impact organisation, they’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and more

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Internet Watch Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.                                         

Please note: They do not accept enquiries or submissions from recruitment agencies.