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Head of Finance
Location: Middlesbrough
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary days at Easter and Christmas
Are you an experienced finance leader looking for a strategic role within a values-led organisation?
We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our senior leadership team. This position will be instrumental in ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing investment and risk management, and leading a professional finance team. The role also includes providing financial guidance to senior stakeholders and supporting day-to-day financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission and long-term objectives
* Lead day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
* Oversee treasury and investment activities, including working with external advisors to maximise ethical and responsible investment returns
* Provide financial analysis and advice to senior leaders and trustee boards
* Manage and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability
* Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies
* Oversee risk management, including maintaining a financial risk register and supporting audit processes
* Provide guidance and training to operational teams to strengthen financial awareness and compliance
* Collaborate with IT providers to support the finance function’s systems and cybersecurity
* Oversee payroll and pension arrangements in partnership with HR
* Manage organisational insurance needs and relationships with insurance providers
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, lawyers, bankers, and investment managers
About You:
* Significant experience in senior-level financial, asset and resource management in a comparable setting
* Experience managing investment and property portfolios
* Strong working knowledge of financial systems and software (e.g., accounting applications, MS Office)
* Proven track record of reporting at board level and advising senior stakeholders
* Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification/experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable; if not qualified, extensive financial leadership experience (QBE) is essential
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Excellent strategic thinking, planning and organisational skills
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams
* Confident communicator, able to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
* Collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
Additional Information:
* Some travel within the UK may be required
* Occasional work outside normal office hours may be necessary
* A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial
This role offers an opportunity to join an organisation that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
If you’d like to learn more or receive the full job description, please get in touch.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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