Head of Finance

The Company is seeking a Head of Finance to provide strategic oversight of the finance function. This newly created position is pivotal in supporting the CEO with the charity's financial direction, including forecasting, and budgeting. The role involves managing the organization's financial strategy, particularly in the context of different funding types, and may include exposure to contracts from statutory funders. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging a wide range of stakeholders and will also have line management responsibilities. Applicants for the Head of Finance role at the company should be either fully or part-qualified with significant experience in finance. A background in roles that have dealt with both restricted and unrestricted funding is essential. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills, capable of effectively managing a diverse set of responsibilities. While the position does not involve day-to-day accounting tasks, experience in financial management and the ability to work closely with an outsourced accountancy team is valuable. The role demands a professional who can contribute to the charity's financial strategy and ensure its alignment with the overall mission and goals.