Robertson Bell are partnering with a large, complex not for profit organisation to recruit a Head of Finance on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership position where you will take ownership of financial control, reporting and team management, while also acting as a trusted deputy to the Finance Director.
The Role
1. Leading the month-end process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts
2. Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and strengthening financial controls
3. Managing both the management accounts and financial transactions teams
4. Acting as a deputy to the Finance Director, representing finance in key internal meetings
5. Supporting year-end processes, with exposure to SORP and not for profit reporting requirements
6. Driving improvements across processes, reporting and team structure
The successful candidate:
7. Fully qualified accountant (essential)
8. Proven experience within the not for profit or public sectors
9. Strong technical grounding, ideally including SORP
10. Track record of leading and developing teams
11. Confident operating at senior level and deputising where required