Head of Finance

Morgan Law; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Finance. The successful candidate will manage financial accounts, lead a small team, and provide insights to support decision-making. Key qualifications include being a qualified accountant with significant experience in financial and management accounting, along with strong leadership skills. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and numerous benefits such as 35 days annual leave and a company pension scheme. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Company sick pay

Company pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Free DBS check

Occupational health provision

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Substantial financial and management accounting experience.
• Strong leadership abilities and resilience.
• Proficiency in using technology for process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small finance team and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in day-to-day financial activities.
• Advise on financial strategies aligning with charity objectives.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Financial reporting expertise

Experience with financial processes

Job description

Head of Finance
Salary 55,000 - 60,000 pa plus excellent benefits
Hybrid working / 3 days in Bristol office

About Us

Freeways and Freeways Trust are linked local charities that support adults with learning disabilities. Freeways is a highly regarded provider offering a range of social care support services and Freeways Trust owns and manages a portfolio of properties which support the work of Freeways. Both charities are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills, and make links with their local community. We provide support for up to 115 people across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire in accommodation based services and also individuals in their own homes and a small number of respite placements in South Gloucestershire. We also run other types of services including community day services, building based day services, hydrotherapy and warm water sessions in our own hydrotherapy pool, support to become self‑employed or look for employment, and support living.

The Role

Freeways is looking to recruit a Head of Finance who will manage a small finance team. This role is responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts and associated reports for both charities: providing high quality financial insight, analysis and advice to support informed decision making. The Head of Finance is also responsible for ensuring the efficiency, accuracy and compliance of the day‑to‑day financial activities (including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashbooks) for both Freeways and Freeways Trust. This includes responsibility for the integrity and ongoing development of the accounting and payroll systems, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner to enable the production of accurate financial information for the management of both charities. You will also deputise and work closely with the Finance Director playing a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of both Freeways and Freeways Trust, responsible for advising on financial strategies that align with the charities’ objectives.

About you

To succeed in this role you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with substantial financial and management accounting experience.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
• Have an excellent understanding of financial and management accounting processes, financial reporting and audit planning as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team's priorities.
• Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and team members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoy using technology to make processes simpler and more efficient.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• 35 days (pro‑rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
• Free parking on site
• Family‑friendly/work‑life balance policies
• Free DBS check every 3 years
• Occupational health provision
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24‑hour access to a counselling and legal helpline

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.

For more information on this opportunity including a job description and person spec please contact Nicola Shaw our retained consultant on (phone number removed) or to apply send a CV and support statement to (url removed). Closing date 1st February. Interview date 16th February.