Head of Finance

Michael Page; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Finance for a Not‑For‑Profit organisation in Cambridge. You will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting, reporting to the senior leadership team.

You will oversee external audits, statutory accounts, governance and controls, provide insightful analysis to trustees and senior stakeholders, and partner with leaders on strategy and project funding.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with governance, compliance and financial controls.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Produce timely management accounts, financial reports and analyses for decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders on business planning, investment decisions and organisational development.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses for strategic planning.
• Oversee integrity of financial records, systems and controls, including external service providers.
• Lead annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Monitor financial risk and strengthen governance arrangements.
• Prepare reports for trustees, finance committees and senior stakeholders.
• Support fundraising and project reporting with financial oversight.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (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