Head of Finance

Hewett Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity in Herefordshire seeks a Head of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations. This senior leadership role involves managing financial performance and sustainability while providing strategic insight. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant passionate about environmental conservation, with the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working model with hybrid options

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) required.
• Experience in charity finance preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills to present finance to non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and manage financial operations.
• Lead annual budgeting, audits, and financial reporting processes.
• Work closely with the CEO to shape the organisation's financial future.

Skills

Financial planning

Risk management

Governance

Compliance

Communication

Project finance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Xledger

Job description

Head of Finance

Are you a seasoned Finance professional looking to apply your skills in a purpose-driven organisation tackling the climate and nature crisis?

A respected charity based in Herefordshire is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its financial strategy and operations. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a dynamic organisation working to inspire community action.

As part of the senior leadership team and reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance will drive financial performance, support long-term sustainability, and contribute to business development and organisational resilience.

The Role of Head of Finance:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and business insight across the organisation and its commercial subsidiary

• Manage financial operations, systems (Xledger), risk, compliance, and statutory responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, reforecasting, audit, and financial reporting processes

• Deliver high-quality financial support to key projects, programmes, and business development initiatives

• Work closely with the CEO and Board to shape the organisation's financial future

• Line manage the Finance Officer and support wider operations with robust financial systems and controls

• Act as Company Secretary and lead the Finance Committee administration

• Attend and contribute to Board and Finance Committee meetings (4/year each)

Head of Finance Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong experience in finance, governance, and compliance - advantagous, but not essential if you have prior charity finance experience

• Proven track record in financial planning, risk management, and reporting

• Skilled in project or contract finance with experience in charity law and environmental accounting desirable

• Experience with cloud-based finance systems (e.g., Xledger preferred)

• Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial audiences

• Passionate about the environment and the mission of the organisation

Why Apply?

• Be part of a respected conservation charity with over 8,000 members

• Join an organisation that's nationally recognised for impact, innovation, and community engagement

• Flexible working model with hybrid options and a supportive, values-led culture

• Opportunity to shape the financial strategy and sustainability of a growing organisation

• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension and generous holiday allowance