Head of Finance
Leicester - hybrid working
Full Time, Permanent
SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charitable organisation in Leicestershire in their search for a Head of Finance. As Head of Finance, you will be a key member of the Midlands Senior Leadership Team, ensuring effective and robust financial management and development, while working closely with the Chief Executive. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or qualified by experience, with at least 3 years' experience in a similar senior finance role. Experience within the charitable sector is highly desirable but not essential.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strong financial leadership to inform strategic and operational decision-making, policy development and organisational strategy.
- Working closely with the Chief Executive to develop and deliver financial strategies that support strategic priorities, business plans, sustainability and growth.
- Managing finance, payroll, IT and finance systems, ensuring the production of budgets, management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting.
- Leading on statutory and regulatory compliance and risk management, advising Trustees and senior managers as appropriate.
- Partnering with Senior Leadership Team colleagues and budget holders to support effective financial management and delivery within budget.
- Directly managing, developing and leading the Finance team.
- Leading financial strategy, planning, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
- Ensuring strong financial controls and procurement controls are in place.
- Providing financial support for funding applications.
- Developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and charity best-practice guidelines.
- Taking responsibility for statutory and regulatory financial reporting and compliance, including VAT, PAYE, P11D, Companies House and Charity Commission requirements.
If you're looking to work within a charitable organisation and alongside a supportive Chief Executive, please apply with your most up-to-date CV for immediate consideration