Head of Finance

The Company is seeking a Head of Finance to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial management activities, including accounting, reporting, and control. This role involves close collaboration with senior leaders to ensure that financial strategy is in line with the organization's direction. Key responsibilities for the Head of Finance include strategic business partnering with income-generating teams, overseeing financial leadership and governance, providing expert advice to the Board and Committees, and managing a finance team to ensure efficient services and professional growth. The role also requires a focus on statutory compliance, specialist areas, and championing digital transformation and data governance across financial systems. Applicants for the Head of Finance position at the company should be fully qualified accountants (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent, with a strong background in senior management within a charity setting. The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of charity financial reporting, statutory requirements, and specific accounting practices such as restricted and designated fund accounting. Exceptional business partnering skills are essential, with a proven track record of building trust, translating complex financial data, and influencing non-finance stakeholders. The role demands a strategic thinker with the ability to align financial and business strategies, and a leader who can drive continuous improvement and digital transformation in financial operations.