Head of Finance at Welland Trust - Droitwich Worcestershire
Hybrid – 3 days in Droitwich Office
Full time position
Are you a qualified finance leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Finance to join our growing team at Welland Trust and Rees Foundation, two charities with a powerful mission: to help care experienced people thrive. Alongside these charities we have a small but growing group of businesses in the social care sector.
So if you're seeking a meaningful leadership role with strategic influence, we'd like to hear from you.
About Us
We understand the importance of lifelong support networks. Our work focuses on supporting individuals who have experienced foster care or residential care at some point in their lives. Through advice, projects, and community initiatives, we empower care experienced people of all ages. "Care experienced" means adults who have, at some stage, had foster care or residential care experience.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you'll oversee and lead financial strategy, management, and reporting across our charities and growing businesses. You'll work closely with trustees, directors, and operational teams to provide financial insight, ensure compliance, and drive positive change.
Key areas of focus include:
* Strategic Leadership: Advising senior teams and boards on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
* Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, forecasting, and reporting to ensure strong financial health.
* Risk & Compliance: Safeguarding assets and ensuring adherence to regulatory and tax requirements.
* Team Leadership: Mentoring a small but dedicated finance team and supporting functions such as payroll, IT, and accounts.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Managing relationships with auditors, regulators, banks, and key service providers.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with experience in the charity or social care sector.
* Skilled in charity SORP, audit requirements, and charity commission regulations.
* Experienced in a management role (5+ years) with a track record of strategic planning and execution.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organisational change.
* A confident communicator who can explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
* A collaborative leader with high integrity, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
* Ability to provide constructive challenge and criticism in a non-confrontational manner, maintaining collaborative working relationships with other operational areas.
* High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
* Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
* Strong technical proficiency with financial systems and data analysis tools
* Confidence when presenting financial information to trustees and directors
Why Join Us?
* Work with purpose in an organisation that values people over profit.
* Join a close-knit, supportive team in a flexible hybrid role.
* Influence and shape the future of a growing group of charities and social enterprises.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like your next career move, we'd love to hear from you Submit your CV and a covering letter explaining the skills would bring to the role. For an informal discussion about the position you can contact the Finance Director Matt Williams;
Please send your CV and accompanying letter to Kathryn Mylott HR Generalist;
Closing date 19th September 2025.
We may close applications sooner if we have sufficient interest.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Droitwich WR9 0QE