Head of Finance

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will be responsible for leading all aspects of the organisation's financial management, planning and reporting. This is a broad and influential role that combines strategic financial leadership with oversight of day-to-day financial operations and governance.

• Play a key role in shaping future of a purpose-driven organisation.
• Broad and varied leadership position with significant strategic influence.

Lead the organisation's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

Produce timely and insightful management accounts, financial reports and analysis to support decision-making.

Partner with senior leaders on business planning, new projects, investment decisions and organisational development opportunities.

Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning.

Oversee the integrity of financial records, systems and controls, including the management of external finance service providers where applicable.

Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and regulatory obligations.

Lead the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.

Monitor organisational risk from a financial perspective and support effective governance arrangements.

Prepare reports and papers for trustees, finance committees and senior stakeholders.

Support fundraising, grant-funded activities and project reporting by providing financial oversight and analysis.

Manage relationships with auditors, professional advisers, banks and other external stakeholders.

Review and improve financial systems, processes and policies to support organisational effectiveness and growth.

Provide leadership and expertise on payroll, pensions and wider financial administration arrangements.

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Significant experience in financial management, reporting and planning.

Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.

Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance requirements.

Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Experience working collaboratively with senior leadership teams and boards or trustees.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.