Head of Commercial Finance

You'll lead commercial input into major bids and programme opportunities, helping to shape solutions that are financially robust, evidence-led and aligned to funder expectations. You'll also develop frameworks to assess value for money, programme performance and long-term sustainability-supporting smarter decisions across the organisation.

• Qualified accountant with strong commercial finance expertise
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions
• Experience designing financially viable service or programme models
• Strong understanding of value for money, risk and sustainability in funded programmes
• Experience working across complex, multi-disciplinary environments
• Ability to balance commercial thinking with social impact outcomes
  
  This role offers the opportunity to shape programmes that create lasting change for young people, while helping ensure our services remain commercially strong, sustainable and impactful. You'll join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where your expertise will directly influence strategic growth and delivery.
We know not everyone will meet every requirement but if you're excited by the role and believe you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people's lives and we couldn't do this without the important work of Head of Commercial Finances! Perks for working at The Trust!
• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events - The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks - KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)