Finance Strategy Lead for a Purpose-Driven Organization

ACCA Careers; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Head of Finance to steer the organisation's financial strategy across multiple sites in the UK. You will act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership, shaping governance, planning, and performance through robust financial management.

In this senior role you will lead budgeting and forecasting, deliver management information and statutory accounts, and drive continuous improvement with a focus on long-term sustainability and value

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead financial strategy across a complex organisation.
• Experience advising CEO and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong governance and regulatory knowledge.
• Track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Experience building and leading high-performing finance teams.
• Ability to drive improvement across services and sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the overall financial strategy aligned to organisational priorities.
• Act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team.
• Oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and standards.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Produce high-quality management information and statutory accounts.
• Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement across services.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/ ACA / CIMA

Job description

ACCA Careers is seeking a Head of Finance to steer the organisation's financial strategy across multiple sites in the UK. You will act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership, shaping governance, planning, and performance through robust financial management.

In this senior role you will lead budgeting and forecasting, deliver management information and statutory accounts, and drive continuous improvement with a focus on long-term sustainability and value