Finance Team Leader: Lead Budgeting, Compliance & Growth

Forestry Commission; Hexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestry Commission in Hexham, North East England, is seeking a Finance Lead to run the district's day-to-day financial activities under the Finance and Business Manager. You will ensure timely, accurate processing and strong policy adherence, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

You will drive process improvements, oversee month-end close, and support budgeting, reporting and team development while maintaining a positive working environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in Accounting and Finance with management accounting focus.
• Strong IT, Excel and finance systems capability.
• Ability to prioritise to meet monthly finance timetables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function to meet monthly, quarterly and year-end timetables.
• Oversee reconciliations, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with district and national teams to ensure compliance.
• Support training, capability development and wellbeing of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Customer service

Communication

Excel

Finance systems

Continuous improvement

Decision making

Education

GCSE Maths and English

ACCA/CIMA/AAT or experience

Degree in accounting (desirable)

Job description

Forestry Commission in Hexham, North East England, is seeking a Finance Lead to run the district's day-to-day financial activities under the Finance and Business Manager. You will ensure timely, accurate processing and strong policy adherence, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

You will drive process improvements, oversee month-end close, and support budgeting, reporting and team development while maintaining a positive working environment. Occasional travel may be required.