Head of Finance

hireful; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization based in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee strategic financial management. This role involves leadership in financial planning and compliance, risk management, and building relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a robust track record in financial leadership, particularly in the public or voluntary sectors. Applications are welcomed from candidates from under-represented groups.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

49 days leave pro rata

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial management and leadership.
• Experience within public, voluntary or union sectors preferred.
• Ability to drive financial strategy with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial management including planning, reporting and compliance.
• Manage risk and oversee budgeting processes.
• Build relationships with auditors, bankers and advisers.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified finance professional

Job description

Head of Finance

All employees receive an excellent benefits package:

• Salary £79,000 per annum
• 35 hours per week (Hybrid Working)
• 49 days leave pro rata inclusive of closure days and bank holidays
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Based in Rednal, Birmingham

Our client are seeking an experienced and qualified finance professional to lead the strategic financial management. You will play a critical leadership role, overseeing all aspects of financial planning, reporting and compliance across the organisation, ensuring the highest standards of governance and accountability.

Working alongside a dedicated finance team, you will manage risk, lead the budgeting process, oversee investments and reserves, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide sound advice to senior leadership. You will also build effective working relationships with auditors, bankers and professional advisers.

They are looking for a credible, commercially astute leader with excellent analytical skills, who can demonstrate a strong track record of financial management and leadership, ideally within the public, voluntary or union sectors. You will be confident working with elected lay governance, committed to collaborative working, and capable of driving forward financial strategy with integrity and insight.

They are committed to equality and will particularly welcome applications from women, members of minority ethnic communities and disabled candidates to this post as they are under-represented at this level within the organisation.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 30 June 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 22 July 2025

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