Head of Finance

ACCA Careers; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Cambridge is seeking a Permanent Head of Finance to lead all aspects of financial management, planning and reporting. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, management accounts and external audits, while partnering with senior leaders on strategic initiatives and organisational development.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with extensive experience in financial controls, governance and communicating complex financial

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Significant experience in financial management, reporting and planning.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Produce timely and insightful management accounts, financial reports and analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders on business planning, new projects, investment decisions and organisational development opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning.
• Oversee the integrity of financial records, systems and controls, including the management of external finance service providers where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Lead the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Monitor organisational risk from a financial perspective and support effective governance arrangements.
• Prepare reports and papers for trustees, finance committees and senior stakeholders.
• Support fundraising, grant-funded activities and project reporting by providing financial oversight and analysis.
• Manage relationships with auditors, professional advisers, banks and other external stakeholders.
• Review and improve financial systems, processes and policies to support organisational effectiveness and growth.
• Provide leadership and expertise on payroll, pensions and wider financial administration arrangements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will be responsible for leading all aspects of the organisation's financial management, planning and reporting. This is a broad and influential role that combines strategic financial leadership with oversight of day-to-day financial operations and governance.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector in Cambridge.

Description

• Lead the organisation's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Produce timely and insightful management accounts, financial reports and analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders on business planning, new projects, investment decisions and organisational development opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning.
• Oversee the integrity of financial records, systems and controls, including the management of external finance service providers where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Lead the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Monitor organisational risk from a financial perspective and support effective governance arrangements.
• Prepare reports and papers for trustees, finance committees and senior stakeholders.
• Support fundraising, grant-funded activities and project reporting by providing financial oversight and analysis.
• Manage relationships with auditors, professional advisers, banks and other external stakeholders.
• Review and improve financial systems, processes and policies to support organisational effectiveness and growth.
• Provide leadership and expertise on payroll, pensions and wider financial administration arrangements.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in financial management, reporting and planning.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with senior leadership teams and boards or trustees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Job Offer

• Permanent Head of Finance position based in Cambridge.
• Salary of £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Could be suitable for fractional/ portfolio/ Part Time

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