RAF Benevolent Fund – Head of Finance

Job Summary: Head of Finance

The RAF Benevolent Fund is looking for a dedicated finance leader to join the heart of the RAF Family. This role offers the unique opportunity to manage the financial health of the UK’s leading welfare charity for the RAF, where your work directly impacts over 40,000 beneficiaries. Beyond the desk, you will be part of a vibrant community that honors aviation history and supports service members through their toughest times.

Requirements and Skills

• Qualified accountant with strong leadership, technical and people skills.

• Experienced finance professional, preferably with charity sector experience.

• Ability to lead a Finance function and ensure excellent financial management.

• Experience in stewarding finances, complying with regulations & standards, and managing risk.

• Innovative and solutions-focused mindset.

• Experience working in a collaborative, business-partnering environment.

• Ability to nurture a high-performing team and work flexibly in a busy environment.

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Role Overview

As the Head of Finance, you will lead the finance team in delivering the strategic expertise necessary for sound organizational decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring the Fund’s resources are managed with integrity, fostering a culture that adds value and influences the charity’s long-term mission. Based in the London HQ with a hybrid structure, you will act as a vital business partner, balancing technical oversight with the collaborative spirit required to support veterans, serving personnel, and their families.