Head of Finance/ Business Manager

Overview

Ambitious finance leader in a not-for-profit setting, providing strategic financial direction with operational oversight. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance while guiding the finance team. The role partners with leadership to support strategic planning and ensures robust cash management and audit relations. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape financial health and governance in a meaningful organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies
• Oversee payroll and day-to-day financial operations
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic financial planning
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance
• Manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions
• Provide leadership to the finance team and ensure effective operations

Key requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong commercial and strategic financial management skills
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit management
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Strong IT and financial systems skills

• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and people development
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting
• Audit management

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