Head of Finance

Hours: 30 - 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: £45,643.00-£49,790.00 FTE per year - Pending salary review in April 2025

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance or equivalent to lead our financial operations and strategy. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership and oversight on all financial related activities to support the charity in meeting its overall ambitions and strategic objectives, driving improvements in financial performance, efficiency and sustainability, achieving the highest levels of financial management practice and control, and ensuring all statutory financial responsibilities and reporting requirements are met.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, working as a corporate member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and closely with Trustees providing expert financial advice and taking a leading role for:

• Long-term financial planning.
• The annual and rolling budget setting process and in-year financial reporting of performance against budget and targets.
• Evaluation of the financial impact, profitability and consequences of new service commissions or proposals, capital projects, business transformation and other initiatives.
• Production of the statutory accounts and compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Design, implementation and maintenance of the financial control environment including financial policies, procedures and the delegations of financial authority.
• The modernization, procurement and operation of finance systems and related IT and/or third party arrangements.
• Treasury management arrangements.
• Development of finance staff and providing finance training to service leads and others
• Effective mitigation of financially related risks.
• Value for money and taxation efficiency.
• Working with our external IT service providers on the management of the charity’s IT strategy, regarding both systems and assets.
• Delivering against the financial requirements of the board.
• Ensure Supportability can demonstrate best practice financial management and control and ensuring integrity in the conduct of its financial business.
• Support the Chief Executive and SLT in the development of the business strategy, operational plans and implementing policies to support and enhance business performance.
• Support the Chief Executive and SLT in the analysis of market opportunities and risks including sharing of skills and assets, partnerships and competitors.
• Provision of timely, accurate and relevant financial information and reports to the Chief Executive and SLT, Board and Service Managers in accordance with reporting deadlines and forward work plans of the Committees and the Board.
• Compilation of Statutory Accounts within agreed timescales.

The post holder will be required to attend the Board; the Finance Committee; and any external events as appropriate.

Skills

• Experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices and regulations.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• ACCA / AAT qualifications are desirable.
• Previous charity experience is desirable.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about finance and leadership to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our organisation.

A full recruitment pack and job description are available on our website.

Please apply with CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.