Head of Finance and Governance Finance and Governance HFG/03/26 Job Grade: G7 Permanent Salary will be in the range £61,673 - £64,469 per annum Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 20th April 2026 Purpose of the role As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance and Governance will provide clear leadership and direction to managers within the Finance and Governance functions. The role is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategy and policy, and for ensuring the effective delivery of key elements of the organisations Corporate and Delivery Plans. The position requires a balanced and strategic approach, supporting strong governance, sound financial management and organisational accountability. By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria: 1. Fully Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years post-qualified experience, holding a recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and a member of a relevant professional body such as Chartered Accountants Ireland or equivalent. 2. A minimum of 3 years experience of overseeing the management of a large and complex* budget (including forecasting, profiling, reporting and analysis). 3. A minimum of 2 years experience in an organisation that delivers services to the public, either directly or through a series of external delivery agencies. 4. A minimum of 1 years senior management experience of providing advice and guidance to a Board and its committees, with particular emphasis on governance, financial management and risk management. 5. Experience of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at senior levels. 6. A current UK Driving Licence with access to a car. This will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. * Large and complex budget defined as >£10m per annum. Senior management level is defined as the level within an organisation at which strategic decisions are made. DESIRABLE CRITERIA 1. Experience of the delivery of organisational outcomes/objectives within a public sector governance environment. 2. Experience of adopting a trauma-informed approach to management decisions, to achieve the best outcomes for customers or service users. 3. Experience in the oversight of governance functions/processes (e.g. Complaints, Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests etc). The Victims and Survivors Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Skills: Senior Management Governance Finance Accountant Budget Management