Reporting into the Director of Finance, this Head of Finance and Finance Transformation role will lead the finance function through major organisational change, driving financial strategy, governance and high-quality reporting whilst keeping the day-to-day finance operations running smoothly.
You will spearhead a transformation programme to modernise systems and processes, building a faster and smarter finance function.
Client Details
A highly regarded national charity recognised for its impactful work in its field. The charity works on a remote basis, with occasional travel required for meetings.
Description
· Provide strategic leadership of the finance function, shaping long-term financial strategy, sustainability and priorities.
· Lead a major finance transformation programme, including procuring and implementing a new finance system, modernising processes and driving automation, efficiency and improved insight.
· Oversee all financial operations, governance and risk management - ensuring strong financial controls, high-quality reporting, effective forecasting, and successful delivery of audits and statutory accounts.
· Partner with senior leaders and trustees to provide financial analysis, modelling and strategic advice that informs decisions and investment choices.
· Lead and manage 3 direct reports, building on their capabilities and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
· Drive organisation-wide financial planning, budgeting, scenario planning and performance reporting, enhancing financial literacy across the charity.
· Ensure alignment between Finance, Technology and other directorates, fostering strong cross-functional relationships to support transformation and operational delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to enact change in a fast-paced environment and make a real difference to the finance function and wider charity.
Profile
My client is looking for someone with the following experience and attributes:
- Fully Qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW)
- Proven experience of managing change and transformation projects including experience of implementing new finance systems, identifying pain points and redesigning processes to improve efficiencies.
- Experience in the preparation of management and financial accounts, along with stakeholder liaison and adding commercial value.
- Experience of managing and leading a team, both in the day-to-day and through change.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with senior level stakeholders, along with ability to create a positive environment through a time of change.
- Although not essential, previous experience of working within a charity and knowledge of Charity SORP would be beneficial.
This is a maternity cover role and you must be willing to commit for the full duration of the contract (12-15 months).
Also please note that although this role is remote, you MUST be based in the UK to be considered.
Job Offer
What's on Offer?
- An annual salary of £65,000
- 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Complete remote working (occasional travel may sometimes be required but not on a regular basis)
- 5% Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme including financial advice
- Eye Test and Glasses for VDU use
- Employee discounts with the Blue Light Card
