Head of Finance (Charity)

A Finance Leadership role with real purpose. We’re delighted to be partnering with a well-established, values-led not-for-profit organisation that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives every day.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Finance Director and managing a small team, you’ll take ownership of financial reporting, audit, controls, budgeting and forecasting, whilst overseeing a small finance team, including payroll.

You’ll be a visible leader across the organisation, providing financial insight, challenge and support to help drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.




• Own budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.




• Manage year-end close, statutory accounts and external audit relationships.




• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.




• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective controls.




• Lead, develop and mentor a small finance team.




• Drive finance transformation, systems improvements and process efficiencies.




• Partner with senior stakeholders to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making.




• Deliver meaningful financial insight that helps maximise organisational impact.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.




• Demonstrable people leadership experience required (121’s, appraisals etc)




• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting experience.




• Proven experience managing audits, budgets and forecasting cycles.




• Previous leadership experience within a finance function.




• Experience overseeing payroll and finance operations.




• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.




• A proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and developing people.




• Passionate about working within a purpose-driven environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected not-for-profit organisation with a clear social mission.




• Opportunity to contribute to work that has a genuine impact on communities and individuals.




• Broad leadership role with significant autonomy and influence.




• Hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.




• Supportive culture focused on collaboration, improvement and long-term development.

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