Head of Finance

The Protective Care Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care organization as the Head of Finance and shape the financial strategy while leading a dedicated finance team. This office-based full-time role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits including 25 days leave, and a package designed to reward your contributions to ensuring success for the young people we serve.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Auto enrolment into pension scheme

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Head of Finance role or similar, ideally in the care sector.
• Proven experience in leading and empowering a finance team.
• A pragmatic approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing financial strategies and policies.
• Overseeing budgets and financial forecasting.
• Preparing and presenting detailed financial reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAGE

Job description

At Protective Care Group we excited to share a rare opportunity to join us as the Head of Finance. At PCG, our young people are at the heart of what we do, we were founded due to personal, lived experience and exist to provide what we know is missing. Every role here matters and contributes to the success of our young people so if you are looking for a new role with purpose, keep reading.

As Head of Finance, you will shape and oversee the financial strategy of PCG while leading, supporting, and developing our finance team. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, expect to be involved in:

• Developing and implementing financial strategies, policies and procedures.
• Overseeing budgets and financial forecasting, monitoring financial performance against these.
• Providing leadership to the finance team, supporting their professional development through mentoring, training, and regular, meaningful 1:1s.
• Preparing and presenting timely, detailed financial reports.
• Identifying and mitigating financial risk.
• Building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing financial analysis to the board of directors, with recommendations and cost saving suggestions.
• Partnering with the senior leadership team to benchmark salaries, compensation and reward packages.

Requirements

As Head of Finance, you’ll have:

• Extensive experience in a head of finance role or similar, ideally within the care sector.
• Proven experience in leading, supporting, and empowering a finance team.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with a solution focused mindset.
• Experience of working with SAGE or similar as well as experience in implementing new financial systems.
• Full accountancy qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with significant experience in delivering impactful financial strategies in line with business needs and growth.
• The ability to deliver practical and effective solutions that make a real difference.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Advanced critical thinking and data analysis skills to support confident, evidence-based decisions.
• The adaptability, proactiveness, and openness needed to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A strong working knowledge of relevant financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards.

Benefits

In return, we’ll offer you:

• A Competitive salary of £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years of service) In addition to this you’ll also get your birthday off.
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Staff suggestion and reward schemes
• Free parking on site.

This role is a full time, office-based position based in our Head Office in Elkstone therefore you will need to be able to travel to GL53 9PQ.