Part-time Head of Finance
22.5 hours per week + attractive annual leave and hybrid / flexible working
Permanent
Colchester or Chelmsford / Hybrid
Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with Mid and North East Essex Mind who are looking to appoint a Part-time Head of Finance for 22.5 hours per week. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans.
Mid and North East Essex Mind is a mental health charity with an annual turnover of almost £3million. The Head of Finance and Compliance is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will help to determine the future direction of the charity and deliver high quality services in line with our charitable, contractual and legal obligations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a small finance team including a Management Accountant and Finance Administrator whose responsibility is to produce high quality and insightful management information for managers, the senior leadership team and the Board of Trustees. You will use your financial and analytical skills to assist with strategic and operational decisions across the organisation.
You will also lead the work on organisation wide compliance with accreditations including the Mind Quality Mark, Cyber Essentials and the NHS DSP Toolkit. You will ensure compliance with our duties according to the Charity Commission, Companies House and other financial and data protection requirements and will keep up to date with financial policies, practices, and regulations.
The charity has a collaborative and supportive team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be leading and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes. Mind are seeking a candidate who will lead on Compliance and liaise with their external IT supplier and are keen to consider who candidates who have led on other services than Finance alone.
Why Join Mind?
* Impactful Work: Play a central role in developing financial plans to grow their impact.
* Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
* Great Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive annual leave and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm to help them to achieve their mission and vision, we want to hear from you!
For more information about the role and organisation please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with Mid and North East Essex Mind.
Closing date for all applications: 11th August
Interviews will take place: 29th August 2025 in Colchester
All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.
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