Head of Finance

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bury is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join its leadership team. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance, and leading a finance team. The ideal candidate has a recognised accounting qualification and experience in a regulated environment. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, 30 days of holiday, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

30 Days holiday plus bank holiday

Attractive Pension

Central offices with parking

Great transport links

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experienced finance leader with a hands-on approach.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance team of five.
• Develop financial plans and budgets.
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Provide timely management information to the Board.
• Manage audit processes and maintain financial controls.
• Support the Investment Committee with oversight.

Skills

Strategic capability

Technical finance skills

Audit and control skills

Collaborative approach

Team leadership

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance | Bury | £70,0000 - 75,000 |+ Excellent holidays, Pension, Hybrid Working

Healthy Investment - one of the UK's oldest and most respected mutual friendly societies - is seeking a highly capable and values-driven Head of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a pivotal role within a purpose-led, member-focused organisation with a strong ethical foundation and a long history of financial stability and integrity.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, the Head of Finance will play a central role in shaping and delivering the Society's long‑term strategy, ensuring robust financial stewardship, and upholding the organisation's proud mutual ethos.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead all aspects of financial management, ensuring robust and high-quality reporting. Your remit spans strategic leadership, operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and investment governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the accounting, finance and administration team (team of five).
• Developing long, medium and annual financial plans and budgets.
• Preparing statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Providing accurate, timely management information to the Board and leadership.
• Managing audit processes and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Supporting the Investment Committee with investment, liquidity, and asset allocation oversight.
• Overseeing outsourced investment management providers.
• Acting as deputy to the Chief Executive when needed.
• Upholding PRA/FCA standards and ensuring all members are treated fairly.

About You

We're looking for an experienced finance leader with strong strategic capability and a hands‑on approach.

You will have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in a regulated environment (friendly societies, insurance, mutuals or financial services desirable).
• Strong technical finance, audit, and control skills.
• Experience working with Boards and committees.
• A collaborative, ethical approach aligned to Healthy Investment's values.
• Confidence leading teams and improving processes.

Whats on Offer

• Salary to £75,000 p.a.
• 30 Days holiday plus bank holiday
• Central offices with parking and great transport links
• Hybrid working
• Attractive Pension

Why Healthy Investment?

• Highly respected, ethical mutual organisation with a long heritage
• Purpose‑led, member‑focused organisation with a strong reputation.
• Significant influence at senior leadership and Board level.
• A role with both strategic and hands‑on impact.
• A collaborative culture built on trust, transparency, and purpose.
• A role with genuine societal impact - helping protect the financial wellbeing of members.

How to Apply

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is proud to partner exclusively with Healthy Investment on this appointment. To express interest or request a confidential conversation, please contact Claire Bayman or apply online.

• Closing Date January 7th 2026
• Shortlisting date January 12th 2026

Please note: All 3rd party applicants will be forwarded to Claire Bayman as the retained Consultant for this position. We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

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