Head of Finance

Job Purpose Have you got experience of working as a Head of Finance or similar? Are you looking for a flexible role in a positive and progressive team who are revolutionising mental health support for children and young people? Can you... Build relationships Turn data into insights Bring numbers to life … to influence great decisions? Are you a qualified accountant? If so, you could be the person we are looking for to join our ground-breaking charity at an exciting and pivotal time, as we embark on the launch of ‘Joy’ - a major refurbishment and charity expansion project. Joy will be the UK’s most progressive and innovative community space blending mental health, wellness, heritage, art, creativity, social action, support, fun and opportunity. As the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and guidance as part of our Senior Leadership Team, helping drive informed decisions and contributing to the overall financial success of the organisation.Main Duties and Responsibilities Charity Support: Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their operational needs, challenges, and objectives. Act as a trusted advisor, translating financial data into actionable insights that drive improvements in efficiency, cost control, and overall performance. Joy Project Support: Work closely with the Project Director to give full finance support to the Joy project. Provide support managing the costs, budgeting and billing surrounding Joy. Identify operational and financial risks and opportunities. Budgeting and Forecasting: Work closely with department heads to develop, monitor and update the annual budget. Provide regular forecasts, track performance against budget, and recommend adjustments as necessary. Cost Analysis and Control: Analyse costs, including spend against restricted and unrestricted grant income. Identify cost reduction opportunities. Implement cost control measures and continuous improvement initiatives. Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain KPIs and financial performance metrics. Regularly report on performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Financial Reporting: Manage relationship with third party audit partners. Analyse financial statements and performance reports, and report as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Communicate financial results to the Board of Trustees at regular charity board meetings. Decision Support: Participate in decision-making processes by providing financial insights and risk assessment for new projects, capital investments, and operational changes. Variance Analysis: Investigate and explain variances from budget and forecast. Collaborate with project/grant owners to address performance gaps. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and financial performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices. Management Oversee the recruitment of additional members of the Finance Team. Full line management of the Finance Team, including regular 1-1 meeting and supporting their professional development.You will be a great fit if... You have a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA). You are a progressive finance professional with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a non-finance audience. You are a proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving. You are a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity. You have ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You have proficiency in financial reporting and financial analysis tools.

Created: 2025-07-18