Head of Finance

Debbie Burbage Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

Office based hours 8:15am - 4:15pm

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Job summary

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is seeking a Head of Finance for a well-established organisation at an important time. You will shape financial strategy, strengthen governance, and ensure resources are used efficiently to support future success.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner with the CEO, Trustees and colleagues to influence strategic decisions, drive improvements to systems and reporting, and foster a sustainable financial future across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior finance role with strategic leadership.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting knowledge.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial information for varied stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of financial governance, internal controls and risk management.
• Experience reviewing and improving financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and financial strategy.
• Produce budgets, forecasts and management information.
• Lead audit, statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Support the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Board.
• Drive financial improvement and organisational sustainability.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Governance & risk management

People management

Stakeholder communication

Internal controls

Job description

Role

We are delighted to be recruiting an accomplished and forward‑thinking Head of Finance to join this well‑established organisation at an important time. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shaping financial strategy, strengthening organisational sustainability and ensuring that financial resources are used effectively to support future success.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner with the CEO, Trustees and colleagues to influence strategic decisions, strengthen financial governance and support the organisation's ambitions. Combining strategic leadership with hands‑on financial management, you will drive improvements to systems and reporting, identify opportunities for greater efficiency and help build a strong, sustainable financial future.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and financial strategy.
• Produce budgets, forecasts and management information.
• Lead audit, statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Support the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Board.
• Drive financial improvement and organisational sustainability.

Requirements of the Role

• Significant experience in a senior finance role, with the ability to provide strategic financial leadership while maintaining oversight of operational finance activities.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience of budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, financial reporting, audit and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial information, assess organisational performance and communicate financial implications clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• A sound understanding of financial governance, internal controls and risk management, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience of reviewing and improving financial processes, systems and reporting, including the use of digital finance tools.
• Effective leadership and people management skills, with the ability to support colleagues, influence decision‑making and build constructive working relationships.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, attention to detail and the professional judgement required to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused approach, with high standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

The successful candidate will be approachable, adaptable and confident in providing financial challenge and guidance at senior level. You will be comfortable working across multiple sites, balancing strategic priorities with day‑to‑day financial responsibilities, and driving improvements that strengthen the organisation's financial resilience and effectiveness.

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 Per Annum
• Working hours - 8:15am - 4:15pm (Monday to Friday) - office based
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), which include 24/7 GP access
• Competitive Company Pension

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.