Head of Finance

Sellick Partnership; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance team, drive financial transformation, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and significant experience in the public/not-for-profit sector. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, providing flexibility between home and office locations.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience at a senior finance level.
• Proven ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Experience with finance system implementation or transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective service.
• Support CFO and Senior Leadership Team with financial insights.
• Oversee financial control, cashflow management, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning

Team Development

Financial Modelling

Business Partnering

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA)

Job description

Overview

Role: Head of Finance
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: 70,000 to 75,000 per annum
Hybrid - 4 days in the office across Newark & Sherwood and Nottingham City Centre sites, with 1 day from home
Location: Nottinghamshire

Sellick Partnership are proud to be working exclusively with YMCA Robin Hood Group to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the finance team (4 direct reports), ensuring an effective and responsive finance service across the organisation.
• Supporting the CFO and Senior Leadership Team in decision making through professional financial insight and business partnering.
• Driving transformation within the finance function, continuously improving systems, policies, and end-to-end processes.
• Overseeing financial control, cashflow management, forecasting, and the production of timely management accounts and reports.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission and Homes England standards.
• Providing financial modelling, scenario planning, and insight to support growth and development initiatives.
• Supporting the successful implementation of a new finance system, due to launch in November 2025.
• Acting as a proactive senior leader, contributing to strategy and deputising for the CFO when required.

Qualifications

• A professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA).
• Significant post-qualification experience at a senior finance level, ideally within Housing Associations or the wider Public/Not-for-Profit sector.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing teams.
• Strong ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience in financial planning, cashflow management, and implementing robust financial controls.
• Previous experience of finance system implementation or transformation projects would be highly advantageous.
• Commercial acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to influence at both operational and strategic levels.
• Commitment to YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

How to apply

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity with YMCA Robin Hood Group, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth or Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

The closing date for CVs is Wednesday 24th September 2025 due to the urgent requirement of this role. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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