A prestigious non-profit based in London (near Canary Wharf area) are seeking a Finance Director to manage all aspects of their Finance Functions, ensuring effective and accurate operations with robust controls. This role is pivotal in maintaining key systems and providing managers with commercial financial information to drive informed decision making.Day-to-day of the role:Oversee the finance functions, ensuring they are run effectively and accurately with good controls in place.Understand and maintain key systems and processes for effective finance delivery.Ensure the finance function has the necessary resilience to cover operational and personnel risks.Automate and improve financial operations, making enhanced financial data available to managers to aid in business decision-making.Act as a business partner to the General Manager and department managers, providing objective advice and information as needed.Maintain financial records using the Sage Intacct system, ensuring a complete and accurate picture of the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account.Close books of account within 5 working days of each month-end and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.Ensure timely corporate and tax returns, make quarterly VAT returns, process Gift Aid donations, and handle trading subsidiary entries and reporting.Develop high-quality management information and performance measurement with timely and accurate reporting, including commentary on variances.Attend and report at Finance Aud