Head of Finance

Allen Associates; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization seeks an Interim Head of Finance to oversee transactional finance and lead a team while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role offers a chance to work in a growing team with opportunities for personal development and the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant with expertise in financial management.
• Proven experience in managing finance teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of payroll, VAT, and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead finance function and manage a team of finance professionals.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial guidelines.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIPFA

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are hiring on behalf of our client, to recruit an Interim Head of Finance, with the opportunity to turn permanent. The current Head of Finance will be stepping down at the end of July following completion of audit fieldwork. Reporting to the CEO, this role will be primarily responsible for the transactional aspects of finance

Division: Finance Salary: £50k - 60k per year Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Work Type: Permanent Job: 23600

Description

Head of Finance

We are hiring on behalf of our client, to recruit an Interim Head of Finance, with the opportunity to turn permanent. The current Head of Finance will be stepping down at the end of July following completion of audit fieldwork. Reporting to the CEO, this role will be primarily responsible for the transactional aspects of finance

Head of Finance Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Provide strategic financial oversight for the charity by ensuring accurate monthly reconciliations, preparation of quarterly management accounts and KPIs, and effective cashflow and expenditure forecasting.
• Lead the finance function including direct line management of the Finance Manager and overall leadership of a five-person team, supporting professional development within a restructured department.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory responsibilities, ensuring adherence to Charity Commission financial guidelines, SORP, and all relevant tax and VAT legislation.
• Manage core financial operations such as payroll administration, maximising Gift Aid recovery, and maintaining robust financial systems and controls.
• Support governance and audit processes, collaborating with external auditors and the Audit Committee to produce statutory accounts, and co-developing committee agendas with the Chair.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the CEO and SMT, on budget setting, legacy fund administration, and governance responsibilities aligned with organisational priorities.

Head of Finance Rewards

Alongside the opportunity to work in a friendly and growing team, you will receive the following benefits:

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive training opportunities for your own learning and development

The Company

A small but ambitious charity, with a big impact.

Head of Finance Essentials

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA) with a strong track record in financial management, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector
• Proven experience in managing and developing finance teams, with a supportive, empathetic, and collaborative leadership style.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day financial operations, including transactional finance, payroll, VAT, and the production of management accounts, financial KPIs, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in using finance systems and Excel for reporting and financial analysis.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and support strategic planning with senior leadership.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure; proactive and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in the charity's mission and values.

Location

Based in Oxford, this is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working available (2 days in the office) and free onsite parking.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter

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